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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,737.76, 36,897.98 and 14,639.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,737.76, 36,897.98 and 14,639.35 is: 20,202.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,737.76 : 36,897.98 = 14,639.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,737.76/36,897.98 = 14,639.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,737.76x = 36,897.98 × 14,639.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,737.76x = 540,162,443.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,162,443.51/26,737.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,202.23

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