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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,744.23, 36,907.59 and 14,645.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,744.23, 36,907.59 and 14,645.22 is: 20,210.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,744.23 : 36,907.59 = 14,645.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,744.23/36,907.59 = 14,645.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,744.23x = 36,907.59 × 14,645.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,744.23x = 540,519,775.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,519,775.22/26,744.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,210.71

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