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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,930.26, 37,162.75 and 14,993.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,930.26, 37,162.75 and 14,993.35 is: 20,690.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,930.26 : 37,162.75 = 14,993.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,930.26/37,162.75 = 14,993.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,930.26x = 37,162.75 × 14,993.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,930.26x = 557,194,117.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,194,117.71/26,930.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,690.26

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