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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,785.54, 36,964.38 and 14,849.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,785.54, 36,964.38 and 14,849.92 is: 20,493.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,785.54 : 36,964.38 = 14,849.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,785.54/36,964.38 = 14,849.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,785.54x = 36,964.38 × 14,849.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,785.54x = 548,918,085.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,918,085.85/26,785.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,493.08

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