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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,925.92, 37,159.84 and 14,992.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,925.92, 37,159.84 and 14,992.32 is: 20,690.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,925.92 : 37,159.84 = 14,992.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,925.92/37,159.84 = 14,992.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,925.92x = 37,159.84 × 14,992.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,925.92x = 557,112,212.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,112,212.43/26,925.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,690.55

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