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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,926.96, 37,159.18 and 14,993.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,926.96, 37,159.18 and 14,993.11 is: 20,690.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,926.96 : 37,159.18 = 14,993.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,926.96/37,159.18 = 14,993.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,926.96x = 37,159.18 × 14,993.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,926.96x = 557,131,766.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,131,766.55/26,926.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,690.48

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