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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,875.65, 37,088.43 and 14,938.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,875.65, 37,088.43 and 14,938.68 is: 20,615.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,875.65 : 37,088.43 = 14,938.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,875.65/37,088.43 = 14,938.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,875.65x = 37,088.43 × 14,938.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,875.65x = 554,052,187.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,052,187.47/26,875.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,615.40

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