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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,892.51, 37,108.82 and 14,953.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,892.51, 37,108.82 and 14,953.92 is: 20,634.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,892.51 : 37,108.82 = 14,953.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,892.51/37,108.82 = 14,953.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,892.51x = 37,108.82 × 14,953.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,892.51x = 554,922,362.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,922,362.96/26,892.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,634.83

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