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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,930.40, 37,162.98 and 14,993.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,930.40, 37,162.98 and 14,993.43 is: 20,690.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,930.40 : 37,162.98 = 14,993.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,930.40/37,162.98 = 14,993.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,930.40x = 37,162.98 × 14,993.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,930.40x = 557,200,539.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,200,539.22/26,930.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,690.39

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