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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,782.62, 36,960.40 and 14,684.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,782.62, 36,960.40 and 14,684.25 is: 20,264.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,782.62 : 36,960.40 = 14,684.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,782.62/36,960.40 = 14,684.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,782.62x = 36,960.40 × 14,684.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,782.62x = 542,735,495.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,735,495.48/26,782.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,264.46

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