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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,935.96, 37,171.28 and 14,999

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,935.96, 37,171.28 and 14,999 is: 20,698.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,935.96 : 37,171.28 = 14,999 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,935.96/37,171.28 = 14,999/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,935.96x = 37,171.28 × 14,999
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,935.96x = 557,532,028.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,532,028.72/26,935.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,698.43

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