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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,782.11, 36,959.76 and 14,845.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,782.11, 36,959.76 and 14,845.95 is: 20,487.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,782.11 : 36,959.76 = 14,845.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,782.11/36,959.76 = 14,845.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,782.11x = 36,959.76 × 14,845.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,782.11x = 548,702,748.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,702,748.97/26,782.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,487.66

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