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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,739.46, 36,901.56 and 14,802.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,739.46, 36,901.56 and 14,802.58 is: 20,428.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,739.46 : 36,901.56 = 14,802.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,739.46/36,901.56 = 14,802.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,739.46x = 36,901.56 × 14,802.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,739.46x = 546,238,294.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,238,294.02/26,739.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,428.17

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