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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,784.51, 36,961.82 and 14,684.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,784.51, 36,961.82 and 14,684.74 is: 20,264.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,784.51 : 36,961.82 = 14,684.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,784.51/36,961.82 = 14,684.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,784.51x = 36,961.82 × 14,684.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,784.51x = 542,774,458.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,774,458.39/26,784.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,264.49

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