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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,814.08, 37,007.87 and 14,881.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,814.08, 37,007.87 and 14,881.25 is: 20,538.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,814.08 : 37,007.87 = 14,881.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,814.08/37,007.87 = 14,881.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,814.08x = 37,007.87 × 14,881.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,814.08x = 550,723,105.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,723,105.99/26,814.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,538.58

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