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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,784.67, 36,958.96 and 14,848

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,784.67, 36,958.96 and 14,848 is: 20,488.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,784.67 : 36,958.96 = 14,848 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,784.67/36,958.96 = 14,848/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,784.67x = 36,958.96 × 14,848
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,784.67x = 548,766,638.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,766,638.08/26,784.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,488.09

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