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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,999.11, 37,258.25 and 14,900.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,999.11, 37,258.25 and 14,900.73 is: 20,562.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,999.11 : 37,258.25 = 14,900.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,999.11/37,258.25 = 14,900.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,999.11x = 37,258.25 × 14,900.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,999.11x = 555,175,123.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,175,123.52/26,999.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,562.72

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