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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,741.67, 36,903.89 and 14,805

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,741.67, 36,903.89 and 14,805 is: 20,431.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,741.67 : 36,903.89 = 14,805 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,741.67/36,903.89 = 14,805/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,741.67x = 36,903.89 × 14,805
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,741.67x = 546,362,017.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,362,017.43/26,741.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,431.11

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