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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,814.30, 37,005.47 and 14,878.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,814.30, 37,005.47 and 14,878.95 is: 20,533.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,814.30 : 37,005.47 = 14,878.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,814.30/37,005.47 = 14,878.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,814.30x = 37,005.47 × 14,878.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,814.30x = 550,602,537.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,602,537.86/26,814.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,533.91

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