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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,782.92, 36,958.86 and 14,845.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,782.92, 36,958.86 and 14,845.50 is: 20,485.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,782.92 : 36,958.86 = 14,845.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,782.92/36,958.86 = 14,845.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,782.92x = 36,958.86 × 14,845.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,782.92x = 548,672,756.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,672,756.13/26,782.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,485.92

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