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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,744.76, 36,908.93 and 14,808.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,744.76, 36,908.93 and 14,808.10 is: 20,435.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,744.76 : 36,908.93 = 14,808.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,744.76/36,908.93 = 14,808.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,744.76x = 36,908.93 × 14,808.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,744.76x = 546,551,089.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,551,089.31/26,744.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,435.82

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