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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,749.85, 36,916.86 and 14,814.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,749.85, 36,916.86 and 14,814.29 is: 20,444.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,749.85 : 36,916.86 = 14,814.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,749.85/36,916.86 = 14,814.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,749.85x = 36,916.86 × 14,814.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,749.85x = 546,897,217.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,897,217.78/26,749.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,444.87

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