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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,863.84, 37,076.48 and 14,931.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,863.84, 37,076.48 and 14,931.04 is: 20,607.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,863.84 : 37,076.48 = 14,931.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,863.84/37,076.48 = 14,931.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,863.84x = 37,076.48 × 14,931.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,863.84x = 553,590,405.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,590,405.94/26,863.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,607.27

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