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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,871.67, 37,082.74 and 14,936.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,871.67, 37,082.74 and 14,936.11 is: 20,611.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,871.67 : 37,082.74 = 14,936.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,871.67/37,082.74 = 14,936.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,871.67x = 37,082.74 × 14,936.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,871.67x = 553,871,883.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,871,883.74/26,871.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,611.74

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