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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,737.62, 36,898.50 and 14,801.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,737.62, 36,898.50 and 14,801.78 is: 20,426.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,737.62 : 36,898.50 = 14,801.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,737.62/36,898.50 = 14,801.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,737.62x = 36,898.50 × 14,801.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,737.62x = 546,163,479.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,163,479.33/26,737.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,426.78

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