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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,739.48, 36,901.08 and 14,641.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,739.48, 36,901.08 and 14,641.11 is: 20,205.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,739.48 : 36,901.08 = 14,641.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,739.48/36,901.08 = 14,641.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,739.48x = 36,901.08 × 14,641.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,739.48x = 540,272,771.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,272,771.40/26,739.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,205.06

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