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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,925.66, 37,158.84 and 14,990.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,925.66, 37,158.84 and 14,990.04 is: 20,687.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,925.66 : 37,158.84 = 14,990.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,925.66/37,158.84 = 14,990.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,925.66x = 37,158.84 × 14,990.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,925.66x = 557,012,497.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,012,497.95/26,925.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,687.05

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