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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,892.65, 37,111.34 and 14,955.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,892.65, 37,111.34 and 14,955.88 is: 20,638.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,892.65 : 37,111.34 = 14,955.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,892.65/37,111.34 = 14,955.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,892.65x = 37,111.34 × 14,955.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,892.65x = 555,032,692.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,032,692.29/26,892.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,638.83

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