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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,913.61, 37,141.79 and 14,976.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,913.61, 37,141.79 and 14,976.69 is: 20,668.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,913.61 : 37,141.79 = 14,976.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,913.61/37,141.79 = 14,976.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,913.61x = 37,141.79 × 14,976.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,913.61x = 556,261,074.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,261,074.88/26,913.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,668.39

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