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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,914.27, 37,138.35 and 14,976.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,914.27, 37,138.35 and 14,976.76 is: 20,666.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,914.27 : 37,138.35 = 14,976.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,914.27/37,138.35 = 14,976.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,914.27x = 37,138.35 × 14,976.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,914.27x = 556,212,154.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,212,154.75/26,914.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,666.07

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