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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,744.85, 36,908.47 and 14,645.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,744.85, 36,908.47 and 14,645.84 is: 20,211.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,744.85 : 36,908.47 = 14,645.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,744.85/36,908.47 = 14,645.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,744.85x = 36,908.47 × 14,645.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,744.85x = 540,555,473.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,555,473.04/26,744.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,211.57

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