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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,744.08, 36,904.27 and 14,806.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,744.08, 36,904.27 and 14,806.98 is: 20,432.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,744.08 : 36,904.27 = 14,806.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,744.08/36,904.27 = 14,806.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,744.08x = 36,904.27 × 14,806.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,744.08x = 546,440,787.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,440,787.80/26,744.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,432.21

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