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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,878.03, 37,092.94 and 14,941.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,878.03, 37,092.94 and 14,941.55 is: 20,620.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,878.03 : 37,092.94 = 14,941.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,878.03/37,092.94 = 14,941.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,878.03x = 37,092.94 × 14,941.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,878.03x = 554,226,073.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,226,073.04/26,878.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,620.04

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