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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,930.92, 37,161.01 and 14,992.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,930.92, 37,161.01 and 14,992.64 is: 20,687.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,930.92 : 37,161.01 = 14,992.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,930.92/37,161.01 = 14,992.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,930.92x = 37,161.01 × 14,992.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,930.92x = 557,141,644.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,141,644.97/26,930.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,687.81

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