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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,744.60, 36,906.12 and 14,642.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,744.60, 36,906.12 and 14,642.76 is: 20,206.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,744.60 : 36,906.12 = 14,642.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,744.60/36,906.12 = 14,642.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,744.60x = 36,906.12 × 14,642.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,744.60x = 540,407,457.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,407,457.69/26,744.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,206.23

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