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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,911.48, 37,137.83 and 14,975.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,911.48, 37,137.83 and 14,975.59 is: 20,666.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,911.48 : 37,137.83 = 14,975.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,911.48/37,137.83 = 14,975.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,911.48x = 37,137.83 × 14,975.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,911.48x = 556,160,860.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,160,860.16/26,911.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,666.31

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