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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,746.66, 36,909.91 and 14,809.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,746.66, 36,909.91 and 14,809.96 is: 20,437.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,746.66 : 36,909.91 = 14,809.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,746.66/36,909.91 = 14,809.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,746.66x = 36,909.91 × 14,809.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,746.66x = 546,634,290.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,634,290.70/26,746.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,437.48

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