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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,738.65, 36,899.51 and 14,801.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,738.65, 36,899.51 and 14,801.72 is: 20,426.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,738.65 : 36,899.51 = 14,801.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,738.65/36,899.51 = 14,801.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,738.65x = 36,899.51 × 14,801.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,738.65x = 546,176,344.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,176,344.41/26,738.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,426.48

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