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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,747.89, 36,912.11 and 14,811.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,747.89, 36,912.11 and 14,811.23 is: 20,439.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,747.89 : 36,912.11 = 14,811.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,747.89/36,912.11 = 14,811.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,747.89x = 36,912.11 × 14,811.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,747.89x = 546,713,769.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,713,769.22/26,747.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,439.51

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