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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,747.48, 36,909.96 and 14,810.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,747.48, 36,909.96 and 14,810.16 is: 20,437.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,747.48 : 36,909.96 = 14,810.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,747.48/36,909.96 = 14,810.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,747.48x = 36,909.96 × 14,810.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,747.48x = 546,642,413.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,642,413.19/26,747.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,437.16

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