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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,928.90, 37,161.45 and 14,993.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,928.90, 37,161.45 and 14,993.46 is: 20,690.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,928.90 : 37,161.45 = 14,993.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,928.90/37,161.45 = 14,993.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,928.90x = 37,161.45 × 14,993.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,928.90x = 557,178,714.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,178,714.12/26,928.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,690.73

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