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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,927.66, 37,161.60 and 14,992.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,927.66, 37,161.60 and 14,992.04 is: 20,689.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,927.66 : 37,161.60 = 14,992.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,927.66/37,161.60 = 14,992.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,927.66x = 37,161.60 × 14,992.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,927.66x = 557,128,193.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,128,193.66/26,927.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,689.81

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