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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,895.73, 37,113.06 and 14,958.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,895.73, 37,113.06 and 14,958.34 is: 20,640.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,895.73 : 37,113.06 = 14,958.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,895.73/37,113.06 = 14,958.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,895.73x = 37,113.06 × 14,958.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,895.73x = 555,149,769.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,149,769.92/26,895.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,640.81

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