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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,910.47, 37,137.90 and 14,974.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,910.47, 37,137.90 and 14,974.06 is: 20,665.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,910.47 : 37,137.90 = 14,974.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,910.47/37,137.90 = 14,974.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,910.47x = 37,137.90 × 14,974.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,910.47x = 556,105,189.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,105,189.30/26,910.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,665.02

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