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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,741.64, 36,903.66 and 14,804.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,741.64, 36,903.66 and 14,804.73 is: 20,430.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,741.64 : 36,903.66 = 14,804.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,741.64/36,903.66 = 14,804.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,741.64x = 36,903.66 × 14,804.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,741.64x = 546,348,722.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,348,722.31/26,741.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,430.64

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