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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,738.82, 36,895.77 and 14,801.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,738.82, 36,895.77 and 14,801.85 is: 20,424.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,738.82 : 36,895.77 = 14,801.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,738.82/36,895.77 = 14,801.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,738.82x = 36,895.77 × 14,801.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,738.82x = 546,125,653.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,125,653.17/26,738.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,424.45

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