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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,786.61, 36,965.97 and 14,850.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,786.61, 36,965.97 and 14,850.45 is: 20,493.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,786.61 : 36,965.97 = 14,850.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,786.61/36,965.97 = 14,850.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,786.61x = 36,965.97 × 14,850.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,786.61x = 548,961,289.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,961,289.19/26,786.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,493.87

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