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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,878.23, 37,091.66 and 14,942.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,878.23, 37,091.66 and 14,942.61 is: 20,620.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,878.23 : 37,091.66 = 14,942.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,878.23/37,091.66 = 14,942.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,878.23x = 37,091.66 × 14,942.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,878.23x = 554,246,134.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,246,134.92/26,878.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,620.63

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