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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,934.84, 37,165.77 and 14,995.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,934.84, 37,165.77 and 14,995.44 is: 20,691.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,934.84 : 37,165.77 = 14,995.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,934.84/37,165.77 = 14,995.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,934.84x = 37,165.77 × 14,995.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,934.84x = 557,317,074.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,317,074.09/26,934.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,691.31

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