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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,838.66, 37,036.64 and 14,901.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,838.66, 37,036.64 and 14,901.69 is: 20,563.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,838.66 : 37,036.64 = 14,901.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,838.66/37,036.64 = 14,901.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,838.66x = 37,036.64 × 14,901.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,838.66x = 551,908,657.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,908,657.77/26,838.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,563.94

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