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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,838.41, 37,037.12 and 14,901.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,838.41, 37,037.12 and 14,901.71 is: 20,564.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,838.41 : 37,037.12 = 14,901.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,838.41/37,037.12 = 14,901.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,838.41x = 37,037.12 × 14,901.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,838.41x = 551,916,161.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,916,161.78/26,838.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,564.42

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