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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,910.27, 37,135.40 and 14,974.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,910.27, 37,135.40 and 14,974.02 is: 20,663.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,910.27 : 37,135.40 = 14,974.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,910.27/37,135.40 = 14,974.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,910.27x = 37,135.40 × 14,974.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,910.27x = 556,066,147.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,066,147.44/26,910.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,663.71

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