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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,782.80, 36,956.37 and 14,846.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,782.80, 36,956.37 and 14,846.13 is: 20,485.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,782.80 : 36,956.37 = 14,846.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,782.80/36,956.37 = 14,846.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,782.80x = 36,956.37 × 14,846.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,782.80x = 548,659,073.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,659,073.35/26,782.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,485.50

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