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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,895.78, 37,114.98 and 14,960.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,895.78, 37,114.98 and 14,960.22 is: 20,644.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,895.78 : 37,114.98 = 14,960.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,895.78/37,114.98 = 14,960.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,895.78x = 37,114.98 × 14,960.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,895.78x = 555,248,266.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,248,266.10/26,895.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,644.44

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