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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,735.57, 36,891.22 and 14,798.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,735.57, 36,891.22 and 14,798.88 is: 20,420.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,735.57 : 36,891.22 = 14,798.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,735.57/36,891.22 = 14,798.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,735.57x = 36,891.22 × 14,798.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,735.57x = 545,948,737.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,948,737.83/26,735.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,420.31

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