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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,932.91, 37,166.85 and 14,995.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,932.91, 37,166.85 and 14,995.53 is: 20,693.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,932.91 : 37,166.85 = 14,995.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,932.91/37,166.85 = 14,995.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,932.91x = 37,166.85 × 14,995.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,932.91x = 557,336,614.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,336,614.18/26,932.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,693.52

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