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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,991.36, 37,248.12 and 14,891.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,991.36, 37,248.12 and 14,891.56 is: 20,550.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,991.36 : 37,248.12 = 14,891.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,991.36/37,248.12 = 14,891.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,991.36x = 37,248.12 × 14,891.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,991.36x = 554,682,613.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,682,613.87/26,991.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,550.38

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