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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,749.61, 36,914.64 and 14,813.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,749.61, 36,914.64 and 14,813.72 is: 20,443.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,749.61 : 36,914.64 = 14,813.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,749.61/36,914.64 = 14,813.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,749.61x = 36,914.64 × 14,813.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,749.61x = 546,843,140.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,843,140.86/26,749.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,443.03

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