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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,930.88, 37,164.36 and 14,993.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,930.88, 37,164.36 and 14,993.49 is: 20,690.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,930.88 : 37,164.36 = 14,993.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,930.88/37,164.36 = 14,993.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,930.88x = 37,164.36 × 14,993.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,930.88x = 557,223,460.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,223,460.02/26,930.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,690.87

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