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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,739.82, 36,901.38 and 14,640.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,739.82, 36,901.38 and 14,640.10 is: 20,203.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,739.82 : 36,901.38 = 14,640.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,739.82/36,901.38 = 14,640.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,739.82x = 36,901.38 × 14,640.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,739.82x = 540,239,801.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,239,801.08/26,739.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,203.57

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