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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,881.65, 37,095.86 and 14,782.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,881.65, 37,095.86 and 14,782.11 is: 20,398.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,881.65 : 37,095.86 = 14,782.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,881.65/37,095.86 = 14,782.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,881.65x = 37,095.86 × 14,782.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,881.65x = 548,355,009.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,355,009.15/26,881.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,398.86

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