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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,837.81, 37,037.33 and 14,901.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,837.81, 37,037.33 and 14,901.14 is: 20,564.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,837.81 : 37,037.33 = 14,901.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,837.81/37,037.33 = 14,901.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,837.81x = 37,037.33 × 14,901.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,837.81x = 551,898,365.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,898,365.05/26,837.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,564.21

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