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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,895.36, 37,114.67 and 14,958.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,895.36, 37,114.67 and 14,958.46 is: 20,642.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,895.36 : 37,114.67 = 14,958.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,895.36/37,114.67 = 14,958.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,895.36x = 37,114.67 × 14,958.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,895.36x = 555,178,306.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,178,306.61/26,895.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,642.16

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