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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,743.69, 36,906.30 and 14,644.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,743.69, 36,906.30 and 14,644.94 is: 20,210.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,743.69 : 36,906.30 = 14,644.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,743.69/36,906.30 = 14,644.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,743.69x = 36,906.30 × 14,644.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,743.69x = 540,490,291.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,490,291.37/26,743.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,210.01

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