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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,785.44, 36,965.52 and 14,849.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,785.44, 36,965.52 and 14,849.28 is: 20,492.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,785.44 : 36,965.52 = 14,849.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,785.44/36,965.52 = 14,849.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,785.44x = 36,965.52 × 14,849.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,785.44x = 548,911,356.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,911,356.83/26,785.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,492.90

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