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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,744.81, 36,908.12 and 14,808.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,744.81, 36,908.12 and 14,808.35 is: 20,435.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,744.81 : 36,908.12 = 14,808.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,744.81/36,908.12 = 14,808.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,744.81x = 36,908.12 × 14,808.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,744.81x = 546,548,488.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,548,488.09/26,744.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,435.69

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