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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,786.39, 36,963.86 and 14,849.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,786.39, 36,963.86 and 14,849.61 is: 20,491.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,786.39 : 36,963.86 = 14,849.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,786.39/36,963.86 = 14,849.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,786.39x = 36,963.86 × 14,849.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,786.39x = 548,898,830.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,898,830.85/26,786.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,491.71

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