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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,891.76, 37,107.78 and 14,953.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,891.76, 37,107.78 and 14,953.17 is: 20,633.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,891.76 : 37,107.78 = 14,953.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,891.76/37,107.78 = 14,953.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,891.76x = 37,107.78 × 14,953.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,891.76x = 554,878,942.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,878,942.66/26,891.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,633.79

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