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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,925.42, 37,157.73 and 14,989.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,925.42, 37,157.73 and 14,989.56 is: 20,685.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,925.42 : 37,157.73 = 14,989.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,925.42/37,157.73 = 14,989.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,925.42x = 37,157.73 × 14,989.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,925.42x = 556,978,121.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,978,121.07/26,925.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,685.96

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