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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,933.58, 37,168.27 and 14,996.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,933.58, 37,168.27 and 14,996.68 is: 20,695.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,933.58 : 37,168.27 = 14,996.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,933.58/37,168.27 = 14,996.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,933.58x = 37,168.27 × 14,996.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,933.58x = 557,400,520.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,400,520.93/26,933.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,695.37

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