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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,741.03, 36,901.21 and 14,639.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,741.03, 36,901.21 and 14,639.19 is: 20,201.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,741.03 : 36,901.21 = 14,639.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,741.03/36,901.21 = 14,639.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,741.03x = 36,901.21 × 14,639.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,741.03x = 540,203,849.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,203,849.30/26,741.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,201.31

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