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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,895.22, 37,114.98 and 14,957.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,895.22, 37,114.98 and 14,957.08 is: 20,640.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,895.22 : 37,114.98 = 14,957.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,895.22/37,114.98 = 14,957.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,895.22x = 37,114.98 × 14,957.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,895.22x = 555,131,725.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,131,725.06/26,895.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,640.53

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