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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,878.44, 37,093.48 and 14,943

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,878.44, 37,093.48 and 14,943 is: 20,622.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,878.44 : 37,093.48 = 14,943 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,878.44/37,093.48 = 14,943/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,878.44x = 37,093.48 × 14,943
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,878.44x = 554,287,871.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,287,871.64/26,878.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,622.03

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