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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,785.01, 36,962.51 and 14,685.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,785.01, 36,962.51 and 14,685.24 is: 20,265.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,785.01 : 36,962.51 = 14,685.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,785.01/36,962.51 = 14,685.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,785.01x = 36,962.51 × 14,685.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,785.01x = 542,803,330.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,803,330.35/26,785.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,265.19

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