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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,814.48, 37,003.98 and 14,877.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,814.48, 37,003.98 and 14,877.90 is: 20,531.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,814.48 : 37,003.98 = 14,877.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,814.48/37,003.98 = 14,877.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,814.48x = 37,003.98 × 14,877.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,814.48x = 550,541,663.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,541,663.45/26,814.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,531.51

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