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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,836.16, 37,033.34 and 14,898.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,836.16, 37,033.34 and 14,898.78 is: 20,560.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,836.16 : 37,033.34 = 14,898.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,836.16/37,033.34 = 14,898.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,836.16x = 37,033.34 × 14,898.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,836.16x = 551,751,510.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,751,510.83/26,836.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,560.01

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