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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,811.62, 37,001.26 and 14,874.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,811.62, 37,001.26 and 14,874.22 is: 20,527.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,811.62 : 37,001.26 = 14,874.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,811.62/37,001.26 = 14,874.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,811.62x = 37,001.26 × 14,874.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,811.62x = 550,364,881.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,364,881.52/26,811.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,527.10

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