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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,738.61, 36,897.69 and 14,801.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,738.61, 36,897.69 and 14,801.23 is: 20,424.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,738.61 : 36,897.69 = 14,801.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,738.61/36,897.69 = 14,801.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,738.61x = 36,897.69 × 14,801.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,738.61x = 546,131,196.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,131,196.16/26,738.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,424.82

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