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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,879.47, 37,093.71 and 14,942.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,879.47, 37,093.71 and 14,942.70 is: 20,620.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,879.47 : 37,093.71 = 14,942.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,879.47/37,093.71 = 14,942.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,879.47x = 37,093.71 × 14,942.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,879.47x = 554,280,180.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,280,180.42/26,879.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,620.95

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