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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,737.96, 36,898.24 and 14,639.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,737.96, 36,898.24 and 14,639.54 is: 20,202.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,737.96 : 36,898.24 = 14,639.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,737.96/36,898.24 = 14,639.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,737.96x = 36,898.24 × 14,639.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,737.96x = 540,173,002.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,173,002.72/26,737.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,202.48

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