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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,931.88, 37,163.96 and 14,992.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,931.88, 37,163.96 and 14,992.91 is: 20,689.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,931.88 : 37,163.96 = 14,992.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,931.88/37,163.96 = 14,992.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,931.88x = 37,163.96 × 14,992.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,931.88x = 557,195,978.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,195,978.92/26,931.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,689.09

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