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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,898.76, 37,064.82 and 26,535.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,898.76, 37,064.82 and 26,535.88 is: 36,564.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,898.76 : 37,064.82 = 26,535.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,898.76/37,064.82 = 26,535.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,898.76x = 37,064.82 × 26,535.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,898.76x = 983,547,615.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 983,547,615.74/26,898.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,564.79

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