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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,911.14, 37,136.91 and 14,974.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,911.14, 37,136.91 and 14,974.14 is: 20,664.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,911.14 : 37,136.91 = 14,974.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,911.14/37,136.91 = 14,974.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,911.14x = 37,136.91 × 14,974.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,911.14x = 556,093,289.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,093,289.51/26,911.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,664.06

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