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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,914.68, 37,137.83 and 14,977.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,914.68, 37,137.83 and 14,977.71 is: 20,666.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,914.68 : 37,137.83 = 14,977.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,914.68/37,137.83 = 14,977.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,914.68x = 37,137.83 × 14,977.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,914.68x = 556,239,572.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,239,572.88/26,914.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,666.77

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