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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,927.92, 37,161.83 and 14,991.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,927.92, 37,161.83 and 14,991.25 is: 20,688.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,927.92 : 37,161.83 = 14,991.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,927.92/37,161.83 = 14,991.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,927.92x = 37,161.83 × 14,991.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,927.92x = 557,102,311.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,102,311.70/26,927.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,688.65

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