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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,684.67, 36,824.89 and 14,748

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,684.67, 36,824.89 and 14,748 is: 20,352.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,684.67 : 36,824.89 = 14,748 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,684.67/36,824.89 = 14,748/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,684.67x = 36,824.89 × 14,748
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,684.67x = 543,093,403.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,093,403.98/26,684.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,352.27

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