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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,927.97, 37,161.83 and 14,992.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,927.97, 37,161.83 and 14,992.07 is: 20,689.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,927.97 : 37,161.83 = 14,992.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,927.97/37,161.83 = 14,992.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,927.97x = 37,161.83 × 14,992.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,927.97x = 557,132,495.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,132,495.92/26,927.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,689.73

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