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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,975.88, 37,225.90 and 14,876.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,975.88, 37,225.90 and 14,876.35 is: 20,528.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,975.88 : 37,225.90 = 14,876.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,975.88/37,225.90 = 14,876.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,975.88x = 37,225.90 × 14,876.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,975.88x = 553,785,536.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,785,536.15/26,975.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,528.92

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