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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,835.84, 37,036.08 and 14,899.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,835.84, 37,036.08 and 14,899.05 is: 20,562.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,835.84 : 37,036.08 = 14,899.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,835.84/37,036.08 = 14,899.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,835.84x = 37,036.08 × 14,899.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,835.84x = 551,802,407.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,802,407.72/26,835.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,562.14

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