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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,911.22, 37,138.94 and 14,974.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,911.22, 37,138.94 and 14,974.82 is: 20,666.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,911.22 : 37,138.94 = 14,974.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,911.22/37,138.94 = 14,974.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,911.22x = 37,138.94 × 14,974.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,911.22x = 556,148,680.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,148,680.92/26,911.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,666.06

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