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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,834.92, 37,030.44 and 14,897.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,834.92, 37,030.44 and 14,897.68 is: 20,557.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,834.92 : 37,030.44 = 14,897.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,834.92/37,030.44 = 14,897.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,834.92x = 37,030.44 × 14,897.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,834.92x = 551,667,645.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,667,645.38/26,834.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,557.83

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