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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,738.69, 36,899.83 and 14,638.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,738.69, 36,899.83 and 14,638.97 is: 20,202.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,738.69 : 36,899.83 = 14,638.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,738.69/36,899.83 = 14,638.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,738.69x = 36,899.83 × 14,638.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,738.69x = 540,175,656.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,175,656.10/26,738.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,202.02

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