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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,867.61, 37,078.28 and 14,932.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,867.61, 37,078.28 and 14,932.12 is: 20,606.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,867.61 : 37,078.28 = 14,932.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,867.61/37,078.28 = 14,932.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,867.61x = 37,078.28 × 14,932.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,867.61x = 553,657,326.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,657,326.35/26,867.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,606.87

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