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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,910.90, 37,136.97 and 14,973.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,910.90, 37,136.97 and 14,973.95 is: 20,664.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,910.90 : 37,136.97 = 14,973.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,910.90/37,136.97 = 14,973.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,910.90x = 37,136.97 × 14,973.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,910.90x = 556,087,224.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,087,224.77/26,910.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,664.01

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