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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,929.56, 37,162.06 and 14,992.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,929.56, 37,162.06 and 14,992.89 is: 20,689.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,929.56 : 37,162.06 = 14,992.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,929.56/37,162.06 = 14,992.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,929.56x = 37,162.06 × 14,992.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,929.56x = 557,166,677.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,166,677.75/26,929.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,689.78

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