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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,784.91, 36,959.76 and 14,848.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,784.91, 36,959.76 and 14,848.14 is: 20,488.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,784.91 : 36,959.76 = 14,848.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,784.91/36,959.76 = 14,848.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,784.91x = 36,959.76 × 14,848.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,784.91x = 548,783,690.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,783,690.85/26,784.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,488.54

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