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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,895.93, 37,117.76 and 14,959.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,895.93, 37,117.76 and 14,959.50 is: 20,644.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,895.93 : 37,117.76 = 14,959.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,895.93/37,117.76 = 14,959.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,895.93x = 37,117.76 × 14,959.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,895.93x = 555,263,130.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,263,130.72/26,895.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,644.88

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