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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,926.74, 37,158.03 and 14,989.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,926.74, 37,158.03 and 14,989.68 is: 20,685.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,926.74 : 37,158.03 = 14,989.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,926.74/37,158.03 = 14,989.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,926.74x = 37,158.03 × 14,989.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,926.74x = 556,986,979.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,986,979.13/26,926.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,685.27

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