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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,738.98, 36,897.33 and 14,801.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,738.98, 36,897.33 and 14,801.74 is: 20,425.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,738.98 : 36,897.33 = 14,801.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,738.98/36,897.33 = 14,801.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,738.98x = 36,897.33 × 14,801.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,738.98x = 546,144,685.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,144,685.35/26,738.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,425.04

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