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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,926.90, 37,160.67 and 14,990.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,926.90, 37,160.67 and 14,990.20 is: 20,687.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,926.90 : 37,160.67 = 14,990.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,926.90/37,160.67 = 14,990.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,926.90x = 37,160.67 × 14,990.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,926.90x = 557,045,838.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,045,838.75/26,926.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,687.34

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