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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,927.54, 37,161.31 and 14,990.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,927.54, 37,161.31 and 14,990.88 is: 20,688.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,927.54 : 37,161.31 = 14,990.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,927.54/37,161.31 = 14,990.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,927.54x = 37,161.31 × 14,990.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,927.54x = 557,080,618.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,080,618.24/26,927.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,688.13

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