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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,839.59, 37,035.97 and 14,901.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,839.59, 37,035.97 and 14,901.68 is: 20,562.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,839.59 : 37,035.97 = 14,901.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,839.59/37,035.97 = 14,901.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,839.59x = 37,035.97 × 14,901.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,839.59x = 551,898,228.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,898,228.77/26,839.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,562.84

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