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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,740.98, 36,899.55 and 14,802.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,740.98, 36,899.55 and 14,802.66 is: 20,426.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,740.98 : 36,899.55 = 14,802.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,740.98/36,899.55 = 14,802.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,740.98x = 36,899.55 × 14,802.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,740.98x = 546,211,492.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,211,492.80/26,740.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,426.01

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