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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,738.25, 36,898.34 and 14,801.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,738.25, 36,898.34 and 14,801.32 is: 20,425.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,738.25 : 36,898.34 = 14,801.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,738.25/36,898.34 = 14,801.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,738.25x = 36,898.34 × 14,801.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,738.25x = 546,144,137.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,144,137.81/26,738.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,425.58

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