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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,744.27, 36,907.38 and 14,807.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,744.27, 36,907.38 and 14,807.79 is: 20,434.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,744.27 : 36,907.38 = 14,807.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,744.27/36,907.38 = 14,807.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,744.27x = 36,907.38 × 14,807.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,744.27x = 546,516,732.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,516,732.49/26,744.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,434.91

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