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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,912.61, 37,140.41 and 14,975.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,912.61, 37,140.41 and 14,975.69 is: 20,667.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,912.61 : 37,140.41 = 14,975.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,912.61/37,140.41 = 14,975.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,912.61x = 37,140.41 × 14,975.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,912.61x = 556,203,118.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,203,118.37/26,912.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,667.01

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