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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,741.62, 36,903 and 14,804.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,741.62, 36,903 and 14,804.70 is: 20,430.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,741.62 : 36,903 = 14,804.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,741.62/36,903 = 14,804.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,741.62x = 36,903 × 14,804.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,741.62x = 546,337,844.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,337,844.10/26,741.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,430.24

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