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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,925.96, 37,156.86 and 14,989.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,925.96, 37,156.86 and 14,989.80 is: 20,685.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,925.96 : 37,156.86 = 14,989.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,925.96/37,156.86 = 14,989.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,925.96x = 37,156.86 × 14,989.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,925.96x = 556,973,900.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,973,900.03/26,925.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,685.39

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