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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,895.27, 37,114.94 and 14,958.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,895.27, 37,114.94 and 14,958.35 is: 20,642.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,895.27 : 37,114.94 = 14,958.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,895.27/37,114.94 = 14,958.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,895.27x = 37,114.94 × 14,958.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,895.27x = 555,178,262.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,178,262.75/26,895.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,642.23

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