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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,993.85, 37,251.26 and 14,894.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,993.85, 37,251.26 and 14,894.44 is: 20,554.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,993.85 : 37,251.26 = 14,894.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,993.85/37,251.26 = 14,894.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,993.85x = 37,251.26 × 14,894.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,993.85x = 554,836,684.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,836,684.94/26,993.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,554.19

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