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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,927.73, 37,161.48 and 14,991.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,927.73, 37,161.48 and 14,991.82 is: 20,689.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,927.73 : 37,161.48 = 14,991.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,927.73/37,161.48 = 14,991.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,927.73x = 37,161.48 × 14,991.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,927.73x = 557,118,219.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,118,219.09/26,927.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,689.39

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