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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,954.60, 37,196.88 and 14,855.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,954.60, 37,196.88 and 14,855.48 is: 20,500.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,954.60 : 37,196.88 = 14,855.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,954.60/37,196.88 = 14,855.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,954.60x = 37,196.88 × 14,855.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,954.60x = 552,577,506.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,577,506.90/26,954.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,500.30

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