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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,878.53, 37,093.63 and 14,942.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,878.53, 37,093.63 and 14,942.06 is: 20,620.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,878.53 : 37,093.63 = 14,942.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,878.53/37,093.63 = 14,942.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,878.53x = 37,093.63 × 14,942.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,878.53x = 554,255,059.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,255,059.61/26,878.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,620.74

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