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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,909.52, 37,134.62 and 14,972.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,909.52, 37,134.62 and 14,972.82 is: 20,662.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,909.52 : 37,134.62 = 14,972.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,909.52/37,134.62 = 14,972.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,909.52x = 37,134.62 × 14,972.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,909.52x = 556,009,981.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,009,981.03/26,909.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,662.20

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