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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,786.99, 36,966.95 and 14,849.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,786.99, 36,966.95 and 14,849.62 is: 20,492.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,786.99 : 36,966.95 = 14,849.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,786.99/36,966.95 = 14,849.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,786.99x = 36,966.95 × 14,849.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,786.99x = 548,945,049.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,945,049.08/26,786.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,492.97

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