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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,737.86, 36,898.77 and 14,800.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,737.86, 36,898.77 and 14,800.86 is: 20,425.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,737.86 : 36,898.77 = 14,800.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,737.86/36,898.77 = 14,800.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,737.86x = 36,898.77 × 14,800.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,737.86x = 546,133,528.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,133,528.94/26,737.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,425.48

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