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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,910.09, 37,137.38 and 14,973.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,910.09, 37,137.38 and 14,973.69 is: 20,664.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,910.09 : 37,137.38 = 14,973.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,910.09/37,137.38 = 14,973.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,910.09x = 37,137.38 × 14,973.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,910.09x = 556,083,471.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,083,471.87/26,910.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,664.50

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