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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,811.13, 37,003.80 and 14,878.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,811.13, 37,003.80 and 14,878.33 is: 20,534.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,811.13 : 37,003.80 = 14,878.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,811.13/37,003.80 = 14,878.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,811.13x = 37,003.80 × 14,878.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,811.13x = 550,554,747.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,554,747.65/26,811.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,534.56

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