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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,748.96, 36,913.96 and 14,812.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,748.96, 36,913.96 and 14,812.28 is: 20,441.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,748.96 : 36,913.96 = 14,812.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,748.96/36,913.96 = 14,812.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,748.96x = 36,913.96 × 14,812.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,748.96x = 546,779,911.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,779,911.43/26,748.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,441.17

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