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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,785.37, 36,962.59 and 14,848.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,785.37, 36,962.59 and 14,848.45 is: 20,490.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,785.37 : 36,962.59 = 14,848.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,785.37/36,962.59 = 14,848.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,785.37x = 36,962.59 × 14,848.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,785.37x = 548,837,169.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,837,169.49/26,785.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,490.18

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