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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,785.55, 36,966.76 and 14,851.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,785.55, 36,966.76 and 14,851.17 is: 20,496.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,785.55 : 36,966.76 = 14,851.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,785.55/36,966.76 = 14,851.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,785.55x = 36,966.76 × 14,851.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,785.55x = 548,999,599.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,999,599.98/26,785.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,496.11

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