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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,991.55, 37,247.45 and 14,726.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,991.55, 37,247.45 and 14,726.50 is: 20,322.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,991.55 : 37,247.45 = 14,726.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,991.55/37,247.45 = 14,726.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,991.55x = 37,247.45 × 14,726.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,991.55x = 548,524,423.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,524,423.00/26,991.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,322.08

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