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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,912.84, 37,141.46 and 14,976.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,912.84, 37,141.46 and 14,976.16 is: 20,668.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,912.84 : 37,141.46 = 14,976.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,912.84/37,141.46 = 14,976.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,912.84x = 37,141.46 × 14,976.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,912.84x = 556,236,447.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,236,447.59/26,912.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,668.07

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