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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,991.46, 37,248.35 and 14,892.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,991.46, 37,248.35 and 14,892.36 is: 20,551.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,991.46 : 37,248.35 = 14,892.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,991.46/37,248.35 = 14,892.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,991.46x = 37,248.35 × 14,892.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,991.46x = 554,715,623.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,715,623.46/26,991.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,551.53

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