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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,910.78, 37,133.19 and 14,972.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,910.78, 37,133.19 and 14,972.58 is: 20,660.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,910.78 : 37,133.19 = 14,972.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,910.78/37,133.19 = 14,972.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,910.78x = 37,133.19 × 14,972.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,910.78x = 555,979,657.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,979,657.93/26,910.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,660.11

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