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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,891.87, 37,109.85 and 14,954.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,891.87, 37,109.85 and 14,954.96 is: 20,637.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,891.87 : 37,109.85 = 14,954.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,891.87/37,109.85 = 14,954.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,891.87x = 37,109.85 × 14,954.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,891.87x = 554,976,359.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,976,359.05/26,891.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,637.33

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