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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,891.89, 37,111.68 and 14,792.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,891.89, 37,111.68 and 14,792.87 is: 20,414.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,891.89 : 37,111.68 = 14,792.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,891.89/37,111.68 = 14,792.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,891.89x = 37,111.68 × 14,792.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,891.89x = 548,988,350.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,988,350.50/26,891.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,414.65

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