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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,741.36, 36,902.52 and 14,804

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,741.36, 36,902.52 and 14,804 is: 20,429.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,741.36 : 36,902.52 = 14,804 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,741.36/36,902.52 = 14,804/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,741.36x = 36,902.52 × 14,804
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,741.36x = 546,304,906.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,304,906.08/26,741.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,429.21

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