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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,913.76, 37,140.24 and 14,977.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,913.76, 37,140.24 and 14,977.52 is: 20,668.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,913.76 : 37,140.24 = 14,977.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,913.76/37,140.24 = 14,977.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,913.76x = 37,140.24 × 14,977.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,913.76x = 556,268,687.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,268,687.40/26,913.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,668.56

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