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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,786.76, 36,963.23 and 14,849.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,786.76, 36,963.23 and 14,849.09 is: 20,490.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,786.76 : 36,963.23 = 14,849.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,786.76/36,963.23 = 14,849.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,786.76x = 36,963.23 × 14,849.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,786.76x = 548,870,069.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,870,069.90/26,786.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,490.35

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