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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,926.98, 37,160.45 and 14,991.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,926.98, 37,160.45 and 14,991.07 is: 20,688.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,926.98 : 37,160.45 = 14,991.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,926.98/37,160.45 = 14,991.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,926.98x = 37,160.45 × 14,991.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,926.98x = 557,074,646.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,074,646.42/26,926.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,688.34

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