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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,891.46, 37,110.42 and 14,954.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,891.46, 37,110.42 and 14,954.94 is: 20,637.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,891.46 : 37,110.42 = 14,954.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,891.46/37,110.42 = 14,954.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,891.46x = 37,110.42 × 14,954.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,891.46x = 554,984,104.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,984,104.47/26,891.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,637.93

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