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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,999.36, 37,258.60 and 14,900.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,999.36, 37,258.60 and 14,900.98 is: 20,563.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,999.36 : 37,258.60 = 14,900.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,999.36/37,258.60 = 14,900.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,999.36x = 37,258.60 × 14,900.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,999.36x = 555,189,578.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,189,578.92/26,999.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,563.06

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