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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,908.03, 37,133.27 and 14,971.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,908.03, 37,133.27 and 14,971.87 is: 20,661.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,908.03 : 37,133.27 = 14,971.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,908.03/37,133.27 = 14,971.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,908.03x = 37,133.27 × 14,971.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,908.03x = 555,954,491.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,954,491.11/26,908.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,661.29

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