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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,744.97, 36,908.64 and 14,645.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,744.97, 36,908.64 and 14,645.96 is: 20,211.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,744.97 : 36,908.64 = 14,645.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,744.97/36,908.64 = 14,645.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,744.97x = 36,908.64 × 14,645.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,744.97x = 540,562,465.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,562,465.09/26,744.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,211.74

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