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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,741.44, 36,904.01 and 14,805.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,741.44, 36,904.01 and 14,805.89 is: 20,432.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,741.44 : 36,904.01 = 14,805.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,741.44/36,904.01 = 14,805.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,741.44x = 36,904.01 × 14,805.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,741.44x = 546,396,592.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,396,592.46/26,741.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,432.58

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