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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,835.22, 37,030.94 and 14,897.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,835.22, 37,030.94 and 14,897.86 is: 20,558.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,835.22 : 37,030.94 = 14,897.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,835.22/37,030.94 = 14,897.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,835.22x = 37,030.94 × 14,897.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,835.22x = 551,681,759.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,681,759.79/26,835.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,558.12

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