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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,929.57, 37,161.97 and 14,992.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,929.57, 37,161.97 and 14,992.65 is: 20,689.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,929.57 : 37,161.97 = 14,992.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,929.57/37,161.97 = 14,992.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,929.57x = 37,161.97 × 14,992.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,929.57x = 557,156,409.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,156,409.52/26,929.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,689.39

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