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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,993.73, 37,251.09 and 14,894.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,993.73, 37,251.09 and 14,894.32 is: 20,554.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,993.73 : 37,251.09 = 14,894.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,993.73/37,251.09 = 14,894.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,993.73x = 37,251.09 × 14,894.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,993.73x = 554,829,524.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,829,524.45/26,993.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,554.02

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