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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,997.50, 37,256.29 and 14,898.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,997.50, 37,256.29 and 14,898.09 is: 20,559.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,997.50 : 37,256.29 = 14,898.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,997.50/37,256.29 = 14,898.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,997.50x = 37,256.29 × 14,898.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,997.50x = 555,047,663.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,047,663.95/26,997.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,559.22

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