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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,897.46, 37,118.70 and 14,960.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,897.46, 37,118.70 and 14,960.94 is: 20,646.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,897.46 : 37,118.70 = 14,960.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,897.46/37,118.70 = 14,960.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,897.46x = 37,118.70 × 14,960.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,897.46x = 555,330,643.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,330,643.58/26,897.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,646.21

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