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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,745.04, 36,906.72 and 14,643.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,745.04, 36,906.72 and 14,643.19 is: 20,206.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,745.04 : 36,906.72 = 14,643.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,745.04/36,906.72 = 14,643.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,745.04x = 36,906.72 × 14,643.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,745.04x = 540,432,113.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,432,113.24/26,745.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,206.82

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