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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,835.92, 37,031.82 and 14,898.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,835.92, 37,031.82 and 14,898.68 is: 20,559.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,835.92 : 37,031.82 = 14,898.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,835.92/37,031.82 = 14,898.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,835.92x = 37,031.82 × 14,898.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,835.92x = 551,725,236.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,725,236.00/26,835.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,559.21

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