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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,680.41, 36,819.72 and 14,744.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,680.41, 36,819.72 and 14,744.52 is: 20,347.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,680.41 : 36,819.72 = 14,744.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,680.41/36,819.72 = 14,744.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,680.41x = 36,819.72 × 14,744.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,680.41x = 542,889,097.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,889,097.93/26,680.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,347.85

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