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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,744.04, 36,905.34 and 14,642.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,744.04, 36,905.34 and 14,642.19 is: 20,205.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,744.04 : 36,905.34 = 14,642.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,744.04/36,905.34 = 14,642.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,744.04x = 36,905.34 × 14,642.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,744.04x = 540,375,000.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,375,000.29/26,744.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,205.44

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