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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,784.63, 36,961.76 and 14,848.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,784.63, 36,961.76 and 14,848.13 is: 20,489.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,784.63 : 36,961.76 = 14,848.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,784.63/36,961.76 = 14,848.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,784.63x = 36,961.76 × 14,848.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,784.63x = 548,812,758.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,812,758.46/26,784.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,489.84

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