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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,743.68, 36,904.88 and 14,806.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,743.68, 36,904.88 and 14,806.80 is: 20,432.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,743.68 : 36,904.88 = 14,806.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,743.68/36,904.88 = 14,806.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,743.68x = 36,904.88 × 14,806.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,743.68x = 546,443,177.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,443,177.18/26,743.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,432.61

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