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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,782.18, 36,961.62 and 14,849.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,782.18, 36,961.62 and 14,849.26 is: 20,493.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,782.18 : 36,961.62 = 14,849.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,782.18/36,961.62 = 14,849.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,782.18x = 36,961.62 × 14,849.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,782.18x = 548,852,705.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,852,705.40/26,782.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,493.21

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