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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,927.26, 37,158.61 and 14,990.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,927.26, 37,158.61 and 14,990.35 is: 20,686.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,927.26 : 37,158.61 = 14,990.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,927.26/37,158.61 = 14,990.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,927.26x = 37,158.61 × 14,990.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,927.26x = 557,020,569.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,020,569.41/26,927.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,686.12

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