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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,926.35, 37,158.33 and 14,990.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,926.35, 37,158.33 and 14,990.73 is: 20,687.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,926.35 : 37,158.33 = 14,990.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,926.35/37,158.33 = 14,990.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,926.35x = 37,158.33 × 14,990.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,926.35x = 557,030,492.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,030,492.28/26,926.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,687.19

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