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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,784.57, 36,962.73 and 14,848.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,784.57, 36,962.73 and 14,848.05 is: 20,490.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,784.57 : 36,962.73 = 14,848.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,784.57/36,962.73 = 14,848.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,784.57x = 36,962.73 × 14,848.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,784.57x = 548,824,463.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,824,463.18/26,784.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,490.32

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