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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,785.30, 36,961.69 and 14,683.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,785.30, 36,961.69 and 14,683.86 is: 20,262.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,785.30 : 36,961.69 = 14,683.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,785.30/36,961.69 = 14,683.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,785.30x = 36,961.69 × 14,683.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,785.30x = 542,740,281.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,740,281.32/26,785.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,262.62

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