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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,892.78, 37,110.84 and 14,957.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,892.78, 37,110.84 and 14,957.22 is: 20,640.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,892.78 : 37,110.84 = 14,957.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,892.78/37,110.84 = 14,957.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,892.78x = 37,110.84 × 14,957.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,892.78x = 555,074,998.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,074,998.26/26,892.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,640.30

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