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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,878.15, 37,091.89 and 14,941.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,878.15, 37,091.89 and 14,941.38 is: 20,619.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,878.15 : 37,091.89 = 14,941.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,878.15/37,091.89 = 14,941.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,878.15x = 37,091.89 × 14,941.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,878.15x = 554,204,023.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,204,023.41/26,878.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,619.13

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