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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,744.73, 36,908.10 and 14,808.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,744.73, 36,908.10 and 14,808.57 is: 20,436.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,744.73 : 36,908.10 = 14,808.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,744.73/36,908.10 = 14,808.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,744.73x = 36,908.10 × 14,808.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,744.73x = 546,556,182.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,556,182.42/26,744.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,436.03

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