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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,914.52, 37,141.52 and 14,977.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,914.52, 37,141.52 and 14,977.84 is: 20,669.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,914.52 : 37,141.52 = 14,977.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,914.52/37,141.52 = 14,977.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,914.52x = 37,141.52 × 14,977.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,914.52x = 556,299,743.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,299,743.92/26,914.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,669.13

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