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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,742.96, 36,906.84 and 14,805.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,742.96, 36,906.84 and 14,805.99 is: 20,433.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,742.96 : 36,906.84 = 14,805.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,742.96/36,906.84 = 14,805.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,742.96x = 36,906.84 × 14,805.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,742.96x = 546,442,303.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,442,303.97/26,742.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,433.13

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