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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,748.25, 36,912.59 and 14,812.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,748.25, 36,912.59 and 14,812.36 is: 20,441.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,748.25 : 36,912.59 = 14,812.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,748.25/36,912.59 = 14,812.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,748.25x = 36,912.59 × 14,812.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,748.25x = 546,762,571.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,762,571.61/26,748.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,441.06

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