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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,912.27, 37,137.23 and 14,975.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,912.27, 37,137.23 and 14,975.30 is: 20,664.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,912.27 : 37,137.23 = 14,975.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,912.27/37,137.23 = 14,975.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,912.27x = 37,137.23 × 14,975.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,912.27x = 556,140,899.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,140,899.86/26,912.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,664.96

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