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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,737.83, 36,898.40 and 14,801.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,737.83, 36,898.40 and 14,801.36 is: 20,425.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,737.83 : 36,898.40 = 14,801.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,737.83/36,898.40 = 14,801.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,737.83x = 36,898.40 × 14,801.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,737.83x = 546,146,354.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,146,354.34/26,737.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,425.98

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