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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,748.61, 36,913.26 and 14,812.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,748.61, 36,913.26 and 14,812.72 is: 20,441.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,748.61 : 36,913.26 = 14,812.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,748.61/36,913.26 = 14,812.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,748.61x = 36,913.26 × 14,812.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,748.61x = 546,785,784.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,785,784.67/26,748.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,441.65

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