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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,870.76, 37,082.88 and 14,933.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,870.76, 37,082.88 and 14,933.70 is: 20,609.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,870.76 : 37,082.88 = 14,933.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,870.76/37,082.88 = 14,933.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,870.76x = 37,082.88 × 14,933.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,870.76x = 553,784,605.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,784,605.06/26,870.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,609.19

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