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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,892.82, 37,112.99 and 14,793.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,892.82, 37,112.99 and 14,793.81 is: 20,415.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,892.82 : 37,112.99 = 14,793.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,892.82/37,112.99 = 14,793.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,892.82x = 37,112.99 × 14,793.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,892.82x = 549,042,522.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,042,522.59/26,892.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,415.95

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