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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,926.23, 37,159.41 and 14,990.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,926.23, 37,159.41 and 14,990.32 is: 20,687.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,926.23 : 37,159.41 = 14,990.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,926.23/37,159.41 = 14,990.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,926.23x = 37,159.41 × 14,990.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,926.23x = 557,031,446.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,031,446.91/26,926.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,687.32

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