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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,878.92, 37,093.05 and 14,941.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,878.92, 37,093.05 and 14,941.14 is: 20,618.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,878.92 : 37,093.05 = 14,941.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,878.92/37,093.05 = 14,941.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,878.92x = 37,093.05 × 14,941.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,878.92x = 554,212,453.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,212,453.08/26,878.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,618.85

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