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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,811.66, 37,001.84 and 14,876.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,811.66, 37,001.84 and 14,876.31 is: 20,530.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,811.66 : 37,001.84 = 14,876.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,811.66/37,001.84 = 14,876.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,811.66x = 37,001.84 × 14,876.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,811.66x = 550,450,842.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,450,842.41/26,811.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,530.28

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