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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,782.99, 36,959.52 and 14,846.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,782.99, 36,959.52 and 14,846.53 is: 20,487.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,782.99 : 36,959.52 = 14,846.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,782.99/36,959.52 = 14,846.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,782.99x = 36,959.52 × 14,846.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,782.99x = 548,720,622.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,720,622.47/26,782.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,487.65

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