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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,881.16, 37,096.43 and 14,782.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,881.16, 37,096.43 and 14,782.14 is: 20,399.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,881.16 : 37,096.43 = 14,782.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,881.16/37,096.43 = 14,782.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,881.16x = 37,096.43 × 14,782.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,881.16x = 548,364,547.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,364,547.85/26,881.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,399.59

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