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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,867.78, 37,076.79 and 14,930.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,867.78, 37,076.79 and 14,930.81 is: 20,604.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,867.78 : 37,076.79 = 14,930.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,867.78/37,076.79 = 14,930.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,867.78x = 37,076.79 × 14,930.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,867.78x = 553,586,506.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,586,506.90/26,867.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,604.10

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