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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,740.82, 36,902.62 and 14,804.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,740.82, 36,902.62 and 14,804.34 is: 20,430.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,740.82 : 36,902.62 = 14,804.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,740.82/36,902.62 = 14,804.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,740.82x = 36,902.62 × 14,804.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,740.82x = 546,318,933.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,318,933.37/26,740.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,430.15

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