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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,892.61, 37,113.60 and 14,958.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,892.61, 37,113.60 and 14,958.07 is: 20,643.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,892.61 : 37,113.60 = 14,958.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,892.61/37,113.60 = 14,958.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,892.61x = 37,113.60 × 14,958.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,892.61x = 555,147,826.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,147,826.75/26,892.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,643.14

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