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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,893.62, 37,114.11 and 14,794.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,893.62, 37,114.11 and 14,794.64 is: 20,417.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,893.62 : 37,114.11 = 14,794.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,893.62/37,114.11 = 14,794.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,893.62x = 37,114.11 × 14,794.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,893.62x = 549,089,710.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,089,710.80/26,893.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,417.10

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