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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,814.64, 37,004.21 and 14,877.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,814.64, 37,004.21 and 14,877.99 is: 20,531.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,814.64 : 37,004.21 = 14,877.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,814.64/37,004.21 = 14,877.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,814.64x = 37,004.21 × 14,877.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,814.64x = 550,548,303.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,548,303.53/26,814.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,531.63

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