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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,898.08, 37,115.07 and 14,961.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,898.08, 37,115.07 and 14,961.38 is: 20,644.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,898.08 : 37,115.07 = 14,961.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,898.08/37,115.07 = 14,961.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,898.08x = 37,115.07 × 14,961.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,898.08x = 555,292,666.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,292,666.00/26,898.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,644.32

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