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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,758.79, 36,926.64 and 14,822.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,758.79, 36,926.64 and 14,822.09 is: 20,454.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,758.79 : 36,926.64 = 14,822.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,758.79/36,926.64 = 14,822.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,758.79x = 36,926.64 × 14,822.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,758.79x = 547,329,981.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,329,981.48/26,758.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,454.21

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