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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,899.73, 37,119.56 and 14,961.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,899.73, 37,119.56 and 14,961.14 is: 20,645.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,899.73 : 37,119.56 = 14,961.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,899.73/37,119.56 = 14,961.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,899.73x = 37,119.56 × 14,961.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,899.73x = 555,350,673.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,350,673.49/26,899.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,645.22

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