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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,935.86, 37,170.84 and 14,998.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,935.86, 37,170.84 and 14,998.95 is: 20,698.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,935.86 : 37,170.84 = 14,998.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,935.86/37,170.84 = 14,998.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,935.86x = 37,170.84 × 14,998.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,935.86x = 557,523,570.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,523,570.62/26,935.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,698.19

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