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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,891.54, 37,106.82 and 14,952.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,891.54, 37,106.82 and 14,952.50 is: 20,632.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,891.54 : 37,106.82 = 14,952.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,891.54/37,106.82 = 14,952.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,891.54x = 37,106.82 × 14,952.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,891.54x = 554,839,726.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,839,726.05/26,891.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,632.50

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