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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,743.76, 36,906.95 and 14,644.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,743.76, 36,906.95 and 14,644.75 is: 20,210.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,743.76 : 36,906.95 = 14,644.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,743.76/36,906.95 = 14,644.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,743.76x = 36,906.95 × 14,644.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,743.76x = 540,492,798.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,492,798.25/26,743.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,210.06

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