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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,893.20, 37,109.77 and 14,954.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,893.20, 37,109.77 and 14,954.61 is: 20,635.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,893.20 : 37,109.77 = 14,954.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,893.20/37,109.77 = 14,954.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,893.20x = 37,109.77 × 14,954.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,893.20x = 554,962,137.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,962,137.54/26,893.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,635.78

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