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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,998.55, 37,257.72 and 14,899.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,998.55, 37,257.72 and 14,899.13 is: 20,560.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,998.55 : 37,257.72 = 14,899.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,998.55/37,257.72 = 14,899.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,998.55x = 37,257.72 × 14,899.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,998.55x = 555,107,427.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,107,427.50/26,998.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,560.64

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