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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,912.52, 37,138.65 and 14,975.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,912.52, 37,138.65 and 14,975.61 is: 20,665.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,912.52 : 37,138.65 = 14,975.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,912.52/37,138.65 = 14,975.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,912.52x = 37,138.65 × 14,975.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,912.52x = 556,173,938.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,173,938.33/26,912.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,665.99

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