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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,748.91, 36,913.01 and 14,812.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,748.91, 36,913.01 and 14,812.21 is: 20,440.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,748.91 : 36,913.01 = 14,812.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,748.91/36,913.01 = 14,812.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,748.91x = 36,913.01 × 14,812.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,748.91x = 546,763,255.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,763,255.85/26,748.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,440.58

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