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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,744.43, 36,906.45 and 14,644.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,744.43, 36,906.45 and 14,644.38 is: 20,208.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,744.43 : 36,906.45 = 14,644.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,744.43/36,906.45 = 14,644.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,744.43x = 36,906.45 × 14,644.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,744.43x = 540,472,078.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,472,078.25/26,744.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,208.77

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