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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,874.54, 37,088.28 and 14,938.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,874.54, 37,088.28 and 14,938.11 is: 20,615.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,874.54 : 37,088.28 = 14,938.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,874.54/37,088.28 = 14,938.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,874.54x = 37,088.28 × 14,938.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,874.54x = 554,028,806.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,028,806.35/26,874.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,615.38

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