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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,741.98, 36,901.47 and 14,804.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,741.98, 36,901.47 and 14,804.74 is: 20,429.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,741.98 : 36,901.47 = 14,804.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,741.98/36,901.47 = 14,804.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,741.98x = 36,901.47 × 14,804.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,741.98x = 546,316,668.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,316,668.97/26,741.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,429.18

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