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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,932.92, 37,163.88 and 14,995.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,932.92, 37,163.88 and 14,995.32 is: 20,691.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,932.92 : 37,163.88 = 14,995.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,932.92/37,163.88 = 14,995.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,932.92x = 37,163.88 × 14,995.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,932.92x = 557,284,273.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,284,273.04/26,932.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,691.57

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