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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,749.91, 36,914.39 and 14,813.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,749.91, 36,914.39 and 14,813.21 is: 20,441.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,749.91 : 36,914.39 = 14,813.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,749.91/36,914.39 = 14,813.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,749.91x = 36,914.39 × 14,813.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,749.91x = 546,820,537.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,820,537.03/26,749.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,441.96

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