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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,744.40, 36,906.84 and 14,807.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,744.40, 36,906.84 and 14,807.88 is: 20,434.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,744.40 : 36,906.84 = 14,807.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,744.40/36,906.84 = 14,807.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,744.40x = 36,906.84 × 14,807.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,744.40x = 546,512,057.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,512,057.90/26,744.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,434.64

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