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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,841.58, 37,041.24 and 14,742.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,841.58, 37,041.24 and 14,742.30 is: 20,344.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,841.58 : 37,041.24 = 14,742.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,841.58/37,041.24 = 14,742.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,841.58x = 37,041.24 × 14,742.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,841.58x = 546,073,072.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,073,072.45/26,841.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,344.30

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