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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,742.33, 36,904.62 and 14,805.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,742.33, 36,904.62 and 14,805.86 is: 20,432.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,742.33 : 36,904.62 = 14,805.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,742.33/36,904.62 = 14,805.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,742.33x = 36,904.62 × 14,805.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,742.33x = 546,404,452.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,404,452.55/26,742.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,432.19

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