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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,861.76, 37,064.88 and 14,924.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,861.76, 37,064.88 and 14,924.88 is: 20,593.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,861.76 : 37,064.88 = 14,924.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,861.76/37,064.88 = 14,924.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,861.76x = 37,064.88 × 14,924.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,861.76x = 553,188,886.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,188,886.21/26,861.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,593.92

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