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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,741.07, 36,901.28 and 14,639.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,741.07, 36,901.28 and 14,639.24 is: 20,201.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,741.07 : 36,901.28 = 14,639.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,741.07/36,901.28 = 14,639.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,741.07x = 36,901.28 × 14,639.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,741.07x = 540,206,514.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,206,514.86/26,741.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,201.38

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