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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,878.65, 37,093.48 and 14,780.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,878.65, 37,093.48 and 14,780.05 is: 20,396.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,878.65 : 37,093.48 = 14,780.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,878.65/37,093.48 = 14,780.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,878.65x = 37,093.48 × 14,780.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,878.65x = 548,243,372.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,243,372.98/26,878.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,396.99

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