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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,738.62, 36,899.88 and 14,802.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,738.62, 36,899.88 and 14,802.78 is: 20,428.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,738.62 : 36,899.88 = 14,802.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,738.62/36,899.88 = 14,802.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,738.62x = 36,899.88 × 14,802.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,738.62x = 546,220,805.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,220,805.67/26,738.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,428.16

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