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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,994.79, 37,252.55 and 14,895.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,994.79, 37,252.55 and 14,895.38 is: 20,555.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,994.79 : 37,252.55 = 14,895.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,994.79/37,252.55 = 14,895.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,994.79x = 37,252.55 × 14,895.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,994.79x = 554,890,878.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,890,878.89/26,994.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,555.48

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