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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,741.35, 36,903.36 and 14,804.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,741.35, 36,903.36 and 14,804.89 is: 20,430.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,741.35 : 36,903.36 = 14,804.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,741.35/36,903.36 = 14,804.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,741.35x = 36,903.36 × 14,804.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,741.35x = 546,350,185.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,350,185.43/26,741.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,430.91

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