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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,910.59, 37,138.07 and 14,974.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,910.59, 37,138.07 and 14,974.19 is: 20,665.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,910.59 : 37,138.07 = 14,974.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,910.59/37,138.07 = 14,974.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,910.59x = 37,138.07 × 14,974.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,910.59x = 556,112,330.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,112,330.72/26,910.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,665.19

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