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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,911.32, 37,137.95 and 14,974.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,911.32, 37,137.95 and 14,974.56 is: 20,665.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,911.32 : 37,137.95 = 14,974.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,911.32/37,137.95 = 14,974.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,911.32x = 37,137.95 × 14,974.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,911.32x = 556,124,385.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,124,385.68/26,911.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,665.07

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