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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,892.72, 37,110.24 and 14,955.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,892.72, 37,110.24 and 14,955.36 is: 20,637.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,892.72 : 37,110.24 = 14,955.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,892.72/37,110.24 = 14,955.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,892.72x = 37,110.24 × 14,955.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,892.72x = 554,996,998.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,996,998.89/26,892.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,637.44

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