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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,931.27, 37,163.37 and 14,994.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,931.27, 37,163.37 and 14,994.30 is: 20,691.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,931.27 : 37,163.37 = 14,994.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,931.27/37,163.37 = 14,994.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,931.27x = 37,163.37 × 14,994.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,931.27x = 557,238,718.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,238,718.79/26,931.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,691.14

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