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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,834.11, 37,029.92 and 14,898.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,834.11, 37,029.92 and 14,898.21 is: 20,558.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,834.11 : 37,029.92 = 14,898.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,834.11/37,029.92 = 14,898.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,834.11x = 37,029.92 × 14,898.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,834.11x = 551,679,524.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,679,524.44/26,834.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,558.89

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