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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,748.95, 36,912.96 and 14,649.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,748.95, 36,912.96 and 14,649.44 is: 20,215.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,748.95 : 36,912.96 = 14,649.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,748.95/36,912.96 = 14,649.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,748.95x = 36,912.96 × 14,649.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,748.95x = 540,754,008.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,754,008.18/26,748.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,215.90

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