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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,749.94, 36,915.33 and 14,650.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,749.94, 36,915.33 and 14,650.20 is: 20,217.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,749.94 : 36,915.33 = 14,650.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,749.94/36,915.33 = 14,650.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,749.94x = 36,915.33 × 14,650.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,749.94x = 540,816,967.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,816,967.57/26,749.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,217.50

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