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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,814.80, 37,006.64 and 14,879.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,814.80, 37,006.64 and 14,879.36 is: 20,534.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,814.80 : 37,006.64 = 14,879.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,814.80/37,006.64 = 14,879.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,814.80x = 37,006.64 × 14,879.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,814.80x = 550,635,118.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,635,118.95/26,814.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,534.75

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