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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,911.24, 37,136.46 and 14,975.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,911.24, 37,136.46 and 14,975.08 is: 20,665.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,911.24 : 37,136.46 = 14,975.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,911.24/37,136.46 = 14,975.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,911.24x = 37,136.46 × 14,975.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,911.24x = 556,121,459.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,121,459.42/26,911.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,665.03

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