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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,863.06, 37,071.68 and 14,763.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,863.06, 37,071.68 and 14,763.44 is: 20,373.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,863.06 : 37,071.68 = 14,763.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,863.06/37,071.68 = 14,763.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,863.06x = 37,071.68 × 14,763.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,863.06x = 547,305,523.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,305,523.38/26,863.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,373.91

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