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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,927.24, 37,158.72 and 14,990.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,927.24, 37,158.72 and 14,990.18 is: 20,685.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,927.24 : 37,158.72 = 14,990.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,927.24/37,158.72 = 14,990.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,927.24x = 37,158.72 × 14,990.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,927.24x = 557,015,901.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,015,901.37/26,927.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,685.96

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