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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,910.39, 37,136.58 and 14,974.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,910.39, 37,136.58 and 14,974.23 is: 20,664.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,910.39 : 37,136.58 = 14,974.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,910.39/37,136.58 = 14,974.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,910.39x = 37,136.58 × 14,974.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,910.39x = 556,091,690.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,091,690.33/26,910.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,664.57

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