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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,740.35, 36,901.98 and 14,803.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,740.35, 36,901.98 and 14,803.89 is: 20,429.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,740.35 : 36,901.98 = 14,803.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,740.35/36,901.98 = 14,803.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,740.35x = 36,901.98 × 14,803.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,740.35x = 546,292,852.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,292,852.70/26,740.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,429.53

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