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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,908.32, 37,131.52 and 14,971.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,908.32, 37,131.52 and 14,971.68 is: 20,659.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,908.32 : 37,131.52 = 14,971.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,908.32/37,131.52 = 14,971.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,908.32x = 37,131.52 × 14,971.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,908.32x = 555,921,235.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,921,235.35/26,908.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,659.83

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