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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,838.42, 37,035.27 and 14,903.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,838.42, 37,035.27 and 14,903.34 is: 20,565.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,838.42 : 37,035.27 = 14,903.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,838.42/37,035.27 = 14,903.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,838.42x = 37,035.27 × 14,903.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,838.42x = 551,949,220.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,949,220.80/26,838.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,565.64

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