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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,928.73, 37,162.86 and 14,992.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,928.73, 37,162.86 and 14,992.82 is: 20,690.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,928.73 : 37,162.86 = 14,992.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,928.73/37,162.86 = 14,992.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,928.73x = 37,162.86 × 14,992.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,928.73x = 557,176,070.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,176,070.67/26,928.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,690.77

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