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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,740.31, 36,901.91 and 14,803.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,740.31, 36,901.91 and 14,803.84 is: 20,429.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,740.31 : 36,901.91 = 14,803.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,740.31/36,901.91 = 14,803.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,740.31x = 36,901.91 × 14,803.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,740.31x = 546,290,054.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,290,054.47/26,740.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,429.46

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