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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,741.84, 36,905.10 and 14,806.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,741.84, 36,905.10 and 14,806.49 is: 20,433.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,741.84 : 36,905.10 = 14,806.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,741.84/36,905.10 = 14,806.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,741.84x = 36,905.10 × 14,806.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,741.84x = 546,434,994.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,434,994.10/26,741.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,433.71

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