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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,878.90, 37,095.13 and 14,943.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,878.90, 37,095.13 and 14,943.35 is: 20,623.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,878.90 : 37,095.13 = 14,943.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,878.90/37,095.13 = 14,943.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,878.90x = 37,095.13 × 14,943.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,878.90x = 554,325,329.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,325,329.59/26,878.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,623.07

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