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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,908.52, 37,133.24 and 14,971.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,908.52, 37,133.24 and 14,971.82 is: 20,660.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,908.52 : 37,133.24 = 14,971.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,908.52/37,133.24 = 14,971.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,908.52x = 37,133.24 × 14,971.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,908.52x = 555,952,185.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,952,185.30/26,908.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,660.82

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