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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,814.87, 37,003.91 and 14,878.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,814.87, 37,003.91 and 14,878.04 is: 20,531.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,814.87 : 37,003.91 = 14,878.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,814.87/37,003.91 = 14,878.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,814.87x = 37,003.91 × 14,878.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,814.87x = 550,545,393.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,545,393.73/26,814.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,531.35

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