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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,926.26, 37,157.23 and 14,989.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,926.26, 37,157.23 and 14,989.35 is: 20,684.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,926.26 : 37,157.23 = 14,989.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,926.26/37,157.23 = 14,989.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,926.26x = 37,157.23 × 14,989.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,926.26x = 556,962,883.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,962,883.58/26,926.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,684.75

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