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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,750.38, 36,914.28 and 14,812.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,750.38, 36,914.28 and 14,812.78 is: 20,440.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,750.38 : 36,914.28 = 14,812.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,750.38/36,914.28 = 14,812.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,750.38x = 36,914.28 × 14,812.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,750.38x = 546,803,108.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,803,108.50/26,750.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,440.95

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