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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,913.64, 37,141.07 and 14,977.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,913.64, 37,141.07 and 14,977.48 is: 20,669.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,913.64 : 37,141.07 = 14,977.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,913.64/37,141.07 = 14,977.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,913.64x = 37,141.07 × 14,977.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,913.64x = 556,279,633.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,279,633.10/26,913.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,669.06

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