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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,741.34, 36,903.60 and 14,805.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,741.34, 36,903.60 and 14,805.59 is: 20,432.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,741.34 : 36,903.60 = 14,805.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,741.34/36,903.60 = 14,805.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,741.34x = 36,903.60 × 14,805.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,741.34x = 546,379,386.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,379,386.61/26,741.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,432.01

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