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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,814.58, 37,008.56 and 14,881.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,814.58, 37,008.56 and 14,881.75 is: 20,539.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,814.58 : 37,008.56 = 14,881.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,814.58/37,008.56 = 14,881.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,814.58x = 37,008.56 × 14,881.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,814.58x = 550,752,137.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,752,137.78/26,814.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,539.28

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