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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,835.60, 37,034.28 and 14,898.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,835.60, 37,034.28 and 14,898.94 is: 20,561.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,835.60 : 37,034.28 = 14,898.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,835.60/37,034.28 = 14,898.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,835.60x = 37,034.28 × 14,898.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,835.60x = 551,771,454.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,771,454.50/26,835.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,561.17

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