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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,743.73, 36,906.90 and 14,644.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,743.73, 36,906.90 and 14,644.72 is: 20,210.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,743.73 : 36,906.90 = 14,644.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,743.73/36,906.90 = 14,644.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,743.73x = 36,906.90 × 14,644.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,743.73x = 540,491,124.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,491,124.30/26,743.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,210.02

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