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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,914.58, 37,137.84 and 14,977.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,914.58, 37,137.84 and 14,977.88 is: 20,667.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,914.58 : 37,137.84 = 14,977.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,914.58/37,137.84 = 14,977.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,914.58x = 37,137.84 × 14,977.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,914.58x = 556,246,110.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,246,110.98/26,914.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,667.09

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