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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,930.50, 37,164.72 and 14,994.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,930.50, 37,164.72 and 14,994.64 is: 20,692.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,930.50 : 37,164.72 = 14,994.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,930.50/37,164.72 = 14,994.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,930.50x = 37,164.72 × 14,994.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,930.50x = 557,271,597.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,271,597.10/26,930.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,692.95

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