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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,741.46, 36,904.32 and 14,804.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,741.46, 36,904.32 and 14,804.58 is: 20,430.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,741.46 : 36,904.32 = 14,804.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,741.46/36,904.32 = 14,804.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,741.46x = 36,904.32 × 14,804.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,741.46x = 546,352,957.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,352,957.79/26,741.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,430.93

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