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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,994.73, 37,252.47 and 14,895.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,994.73, 37,252.47 and 14,895.32 is: 20,555.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,994.73 : 37,252.47 = 14,895.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,994.73/37,252.47 = 14,895.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,994.73x = 37,252.47 × 14,895.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,994.73x = 554,887,461.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,887,461.44/26,994.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,555.40

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