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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,782.50, 36,957.74 and 14,845.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,782.50, 36,957.74 and 14,845.62 is: 20,485.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,782.50 : 36,957.74 = 14,845.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,782.50/36,957.74 = 14,845.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,782.50x = 36,957.74 × 14,845.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,782.50x = 548,660,564.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,660,564.10/26,782.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,485.79

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