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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,748.54, 36,912.53 and 14,811.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,748.54, 36,912.53 and 14,811.62 is: 20,439.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,748.54 : 36,912.53 = 14,811.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,748.54/36,912.53 = 14,811.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,748.54x = 36,912.53 × 14,811.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,748.54x = 546,734,187.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,734,187.45/26,748.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,439.78

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