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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,864.76, 37,072.52 and 14,927.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,864.76, 37,072.52 and 14,927.76 is: 20,599.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,864.76 : 37,072.52 = 14,927.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,864.76/37,072.52 = 14,927.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,864.76x = 37,072.52 × 14,927.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,864.76x = 553,409,681.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,409,681.16/26,864.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,599.84

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