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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,742.84, 36,905.67 and 14,807.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,742.84, 36,905.67 and 14,807.09 is: 20,434.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,742.84 : 36,905.67 = 14,807.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,742.84/36,905.67 = 14,807.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,742.84x = 36,905.67 × 14,807.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,742.84x = 546,465,392.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,465,392.67/26,742.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,434.08

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