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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,928.35, 37,161.09 and 14,992.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,928.35, 37,161.09 and 14,992.73 is: 20,689.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,928.35 : 37,161.09 = 14,992.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,928.35/37,161.09 = 14,992.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,928.35x = 37,161.09 × 14,992.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,928.35x = 557,146,188.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,146,188.88/26,928.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,689.95

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