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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,740.07, 36,901.73 and 14,640.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,740.07, 36,901.73 and 14,640.35 is: 20,203.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,740.07 : 36,901.73 = 14,640.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,740.07/36,901.73 = 14,640.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,740.07x = 36,901.73 × 14,640.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,740.07x = 540,254,242.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,254,242.81/26,740.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,203.92

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