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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,881.28, 37,093.30 and 14,942.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,881.28, 37,093.30 and 14,942.72 is: 20,619.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,881.28 : 37,093.30 = 14,942.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,881.28/37,093.30 = 14,942.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,881.28x = 37,093.30 × 14,942.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,881.28x = 554,274,795.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,274,795.78/26,881.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,619.36

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