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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,997.79, 37,256.69 and 14,898.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,997.79, 37,256.69 and 14,898.38 is: 20,559.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,997.79 : 37,256.69 = 14,898.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,997.79/37,256.69 = 14,898.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,997.79x = 37,256.69 × 14,898.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,997.79x = 555,064,325.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,064,325.16/26,997.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,559.62

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