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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,744.68, 36,907.95 and 14,808.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,744.68, 36,907.95 and 14,808.23 is: 20,435.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,744.68 : 36,907.95 = 14,808.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,744.68/36,907.95 = 14,808.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,744.68x = 36,907.95 × 14,808.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,744.68x = 546,541,412.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,541,412.43/26,744.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,435.52

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