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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,834.88, 37,031.64 and 14,897.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,834.88, 37,031.64 and 14,897.96 is: 20,558.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,834.88 : 37,031.64 = 14,897.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,834.88/37,031.64 = 14,897.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,834.88x = 37,031.64 × 14,897.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,834.88x = 551,695,891.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,695,891.45/26,834.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,558.91

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