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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,910.43, 37,135.47 and 14,974.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,910.43, 37,135.47 and 14,974.27 is: 20,663.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,910.43 : 37,135.47 = 14,974.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,910.43/37,135.47 = 14,974.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,910.43x = 37,135.47 × 14,974.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,910.43x = 556,076,554.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,076,554.36/26,910.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,663.98

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