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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,781.59, 36,959.84 and 14,845.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,781.59, 36,959.84 and 14,845.19 is: 20,487.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,781.59 : 36,959.84 = 14,845.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,781.59/36,959.84 = 14,845.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,781.59x = 36,959.84 × 14,845.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,781.59x = 548,675,847.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,675,847.17/26,781.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,487.05

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