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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,876.97, 37,090.67 and 14,777.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,876.97, 37,090.67 and 14,777.96 is: 20,393.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,876.97 : 37,090.67 = 14,777.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,876.97/37,090.67 = 14,777.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,876.97x = 37,090.67 × 14,777.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,876.97x = 548,124,178.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,124,178.29/26,876.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,393.82

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