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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,878.61, 37,093.80 and 14,941.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,878.61, 37,093.80 and 14,941.69 is: 20,620.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,878.61 : 37,093.80 = 14,941.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,878.61/37,093.80 = 14,941.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,878.61x = 37,093.80 × 14,941.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,878.61x = 554,243,939.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,243,939.77/26,878.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,620.26

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