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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,892.40, 37,111.44 and 14,955.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,892.40, 37,111.44 and 14,955.88 is: 20,639.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,892.40 : 37,111.44 = 14,955.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,892.40/37,111.44 = 14,955.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,892.40x = 37,111.44 × 14,955.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,892.40x = 555,034,243.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,034,243.27/26,892.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,639.07

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