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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,786.65, 36,966.45 and 14,851.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,786.65, 36,966.45 and 14,851.10 is: 20,495.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,786.65 : 36,966.45 = 14,851.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,786.65/36,966.45 = 14,851.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,786.65x = 36,966.45 × 14,851.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,786.65x = 548,992,344.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,992,344.00/26,786.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,495.00

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