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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,749.41, 36,913.70 and 14,812.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,749.41, 36,913.70 and 14,812.71 is: 20,441.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,749.41 : 36,913.70 = 14,812.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,749.41/36,913.70 = 14,812.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,749.41x = 36,913.70 × 14,812.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,749.41x = 546,791,859.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,791,859.06/26,749.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,441.27

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