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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,999.77, 37,257.94 and 14,900.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,999.77, 37,257.94 and 14,900.36 is: 20,561.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,999.77 : 37,257.94 = 14,900.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,999.77/37,257.94 = 14,900.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,999.77x = 37,257.94 × 14,900.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,999.77x = 555,156,760.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,156,760.77/26,999.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,561.54

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