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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,909.02, 37,131.10 and 14,971.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,909.02, 37,131.10 and 14,971.51 is: 20,658.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,909.02 : 37,131.10 = 14,971.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,909.02/37,131.10 = 14,971.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,909.02x = 37,131.10 × 14,971.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,909.02x = 555,908,634.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,908,634.96/26,909.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,658.82

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