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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,930.97, 37,156.32 and 14,992.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,930.97, 37,156.32 and 14,992.25 is: 20,684.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,930.97 : 37,156.32 = 14,992.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,930.97/37,156.32 = 14,992.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,930.97x = 37,156.32 × 14,992.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,930.97x = 557,056,652.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,056,652.74/26,930.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,684.61

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