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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,879.44, 37,094.86 and 14,944

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,879.44, 37,094.86 and 14,944 is: 20,623.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,879.44 : 37,094.86 = 14,944 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,879.44/37,094.86 = 14,944/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,879.44x = 37,094.86 × 14,944
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,879.44x = 554,345,587.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,345,587.84/26,879.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,623.41

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