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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,838.19, 37,036 and 14,901.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,838.19, 37,036 and 14,901.22 is: 20,563.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,838.19 : 37,036 = 14,901.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,838.19/37,036 = 14,901.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,838.19x = 37,036 × 14,901.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,838.19x = 551,881,583.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,881,583.92/26,838.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,563.29

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