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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,907.68, 37,133.98 and 14,971.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,907.68, 37,133.98 and 14,971.26 is: 20,661.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,907.68 : 37,133.98 = 14,971.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,907.68/37,133.98 = 14,971.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,907.68x = 37,133.98 × 14,971.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,907.68x = 555,942,469.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,942,469.41/26,907.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,661.11

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