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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,907.78, 37,132.92 and 14,971.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,907.78, 37,132.92 and 14,971.62 is: 20,660.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,907.78 : 37,132.92 = 14,971.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,907.78/37,132.92 = 14,971.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,907.78x = 37,132.92 × 14,971.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,907.78x = 555,939,967.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,939,967.73/26,907.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,660.94

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