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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,881.76, 37,094 and 14,943.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,881.76, 37,094 and 14,943.18 is: 20,620.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,881.76 : 37,094 = 14,943.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,881.76/37,094 = 14,943.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,881.76x = 37,094 × 14,943.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,881.76x = 554,302,318.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,302,318.92/26,881.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,620.02

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