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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,738.42, 36,898.92 and 14,801.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,738.42, 36,898.92 and 14,801.04 is: 20,425.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,738.42 : 36,898.92 = 14,801.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,738.42/36,898.92 = 14,801.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,738.42x = 36,898.92 × 14,801.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,738.42x = 546,142,390.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,142,390.88/26,738.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,425.38

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