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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,925.31, 37,157.74 and 14,989.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,925.31, 37,157.74 and 14,989.76 is: 20,686.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,925.31 : 37,157.74 = 14,989.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,925.31/37,157.74 = 14,989.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,925.31x = 37,157.74 × 14,989.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,925.31x = 556,985,520.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,985,520.82/26,925.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,686.32

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