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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,932.97, 37,159.08 and 14,994.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,932.97, 37,159.08 and 14,994.25 is: 20,687.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,932.97 : 37,159.08 = 14,994.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,932.97/37,159.08 = 14,994.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,932.97x = 37,159.08 × 14,994.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,932.97x = 557,172,535.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,172,535.29/26,932.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,687.38

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