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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,998.78, 37,258.08 and 14,899.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,998.78, 37,258.08 and 14,899.38 is: 20,561.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,998.78 : 37,258.08 = 14,899.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,998.78/37,258.08 = 14,899.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,998.78x = 37,258.08 × 14,899.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,998.78x = 555,122,291.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,122,291.99/26,998.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,561.01

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