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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,928.65, 37,161.02 and 14,992.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,928.65, 37,161.02 and 14,992.22 is: 20,688.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,928.65 : 37,161.02 = 14,992.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,928.65/37,161.02 = 14,992.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,928.65x = 37,161.02 × 14,992.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,928.65x = 557,126,112.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,126,112.30/26,928.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,688.97

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