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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,786.92, 36,965.28 and 14,850.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,786.92, 36,965.28 and 14,850.22 is: 20,492.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,786.92 : 36,965.28 = 14,850.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,786.92/36,965.28 = 14,850.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,786.92x = 36,965.28 × 14,850.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,786.92x = 548,942,540.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,942,540.36/26,786.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,492.93

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