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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,748.94, 36,913.95 and 14,649.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,748.94, 36,913.95 and 14,649.20 is: 20,216.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,748.94 : 36,913.95 = 14,649.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,748.94/36,913.95 = 14,649.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,748.94x = 36,913.95 × 14,649.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,748.94x = 540,759,665.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,759,665.78/26,748.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,216.12

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