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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,895.08, 37,114.93 and 14,959.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,895.08, 37,114.93 and 14,959.06 is: 20,643.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,895.08 : 37,114.93 = 14,959.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,895.08/37,114.93 = 14,959.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,895.08x = 37,114.93 × 14,959.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,895.08x = 555,204,464.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,204,464.77/26,895.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,643.35

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