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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,910.78, 37,137.06 and 14,974.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,910.78, 37,137.06 and 14,974.62 is: 20,665.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,910.78 : 37,137.06 = 14,974.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,910.78/37,137.06 = 14,974.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,910.78x = 37,137.06 × 14,974.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,910.78x = 556,113,361.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,113,361.42/26,910.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,665.08

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