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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,954.58, 37,197.57 and 14,855.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,954.58, 37,197.57 and 14,855.50 is: 20,500.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,954.58 : 37,197.57 = 14,855.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,954.58/37,197.57 = 14,855.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,954.58x = 37,197.57 × 14,855.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,954.58x = 552,588,655.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,588,655.65/26,954.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,500.73

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