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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,749.11, 36,913.95 and 14,813.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,749.11, 36,913.95 and 14,813.22 is: 20,442.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,749.11 : 36,913.95 = 14,813.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,749.11/36,913.95 = 14,813.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,749.11x = 36,913.95 × 14,813.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,749.11x = 546,814,462.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,814,462.42/26,749.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,442.34

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