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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,929.08, 37,161.27 and 14,991.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,929.08, 37,161.27 and 14,991.81 is: 20,688.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,929.08 : 37,161.27 = 14,991.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,929.08/37,161.27 = 14,991.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,929.08x = 37,161.27 × 14,991.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,929.08x = 557,114,699.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,114,699.20/26,929.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,688.22

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