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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,926.66, 37,160.22 and 14,991.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,926.66, 37,160.22 and 14,991.04 is: 20,688.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,926.66 : 37,160.22 = 14,991.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,926.66/37,160.22 = 14,991.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,926.66x = 37,160.22 × 14,991.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,926.66x = 557,070,344.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,070,344.43/26,926.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,688.43

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