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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,747.66, 36,911.28 and 14,810.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,747.66, 36,911.28 and 14,810.96 is: 20,438.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,747.66 : 36,911.28 = 14,810.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,747.66/36,911.28 = 14,810.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,747.66x = 36,911.28 × 14,810.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,747.66x = 546,691,491.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,691,491.63/26,747.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,438.85

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