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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,746.65, 36,910.37 and 14,809.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,746.65, 36,910.37 and 14,809.98 is: 20,437.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,746.65 : 36,910.37 = 14,809.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,746.65/36,910.37 = 14,809.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,746.65x = 36,910.37 × 14,809.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,746.65x = 546,641,841.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,641,841.49/26,746.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,437.77

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