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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,939.34, 37,171.98 and 14,999.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,939.34, 37,171.98 and 14,999.94 is: 20,697.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,939.34 : 37,171.98 = 14,999.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,939.34/37,171.98 = 14,999.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,939.34x = 37,171.98 × 14,999.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,939.34x = 557,577,469.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,577,469.68/26,939.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,697.52

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