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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,782.15, 36,955.97 and 14,845.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,782.15, 36,955.97 and 14,845.39 is: 20,484.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,782.15 : 36,955.97 = 14,845.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,782.15/36,955.97 = 14,845.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,782.15x = 36,955.97 × 14,845.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,782.15x = 548,625,787.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,625,787.48/26,782.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,484.76

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