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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,893.55, 37,108.58 and 14,955.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,893.55, 37,108.58 and 14,955.30 is: 20,635.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,893.55 : 37,108.58 = 14,955.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,893.55/37,108.58 = 14,955.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,893.55x = 37,108.58 × 14,955.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,893.55x = 554,969,871.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,969,871.70/26,893.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,635.80

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