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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,891.74, 37,111.51 and 14,792.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,891.74, 37,111.51 and 14,792.75 is: 20,414.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,891.74 : 37,111.51 = 14,792.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,891.74/37,111.51 = 14,792.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,891.74x = 37,111.51 × 14,792.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,891.74x = 548,981,289.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,981,289.55/26,891.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,414.49

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