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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,926.68, 37,154.39 and 14,989.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,926.68, 37,154.39 and 14,989.71 is: 20,683.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,926.68 : 37,154.39 = 14,989.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,926.68/37,154.39 = 14,989.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,926.68x = 37,154.39 × 14,989.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,926.68x = 556,933,456.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,933,456.38/26,926.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,683.33

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