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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,741.07, 36,898.88 and 14,804.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,741.07, 36,898.88 and 14,804.10 is: 20,427.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,741.07 : 36,898.88 = 14,804.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,741.07/36,898.88 = 14,804.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,741.07x = 36,898.88 × 14,804.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,741.07x = 546,254,635.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,254,635.39/26,741.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,427.55

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