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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,894.73, 37,111.68 and 14,957.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,894.73, 37,111.68 and 14,957.34 is: 20,639.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,894.73 : 37,111.68 = 14,957.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,894.73/37,111.68 = 14,957.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,894.73x = 37,111.68 × 14,957.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,894.73x = 555,092,015.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,092,015.73/26,894.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,639.43

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