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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,895.62, 37,115.42 and 14,958.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,895.62, 37,115.42 and 14,958.68 is: 20,642.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,895.62 : 37,115.42 = 14,958.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,895.62/37,115.42 = 14,958.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,895.62x = 37,115.42 × 14,958.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,895.62x = 555,197,430.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,197,430.48/26,895.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,642.67

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