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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,749.31, 36,913.73 and 14,813.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,749.31, 36,913.73 and 14,813.33 is: 20,442.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,749.31 : 36,913.73 = 14,813.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,749.31/36,913.73 = 14,813.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,749.31x = 36,913.73 × 14,813.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,749.31x = 546,815,005.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,815,005.39/26,749.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,442.21

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