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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,914.96, 37,141.68 and 14,978.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,914.96, 37,141.68 and 14,978.80 is: 20,670.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,914.96 : 37,141.68 = 14,978.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,914.96/37,141.68 = 14,978.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,914.96x = 37,141.68 × 14,978.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,914.96x = 556,337,796.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,337,796.38/26,914.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,670.21

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