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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,835.68, 37,028.98 and 14,898.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,835.68, 37,028.98 and 14,898.82 is: 20,558.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,835.68 : 37,028.98 = 14,898.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,835.68/37,028.98 = 14,898.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,835.68x = 37,028.98 × 14,898.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,835.68x = 551,688,107.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,688,107.80/26,835.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,558.01

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