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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,787.18, 36,968.55 and 14,854.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,787.18, 36,968.55 and 14,854.26 is: 20,500.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,787.18 : 36,968.55 = 14,854.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,787.18/36,968.55 = 14,854.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,787.18x = 36,968.55 × 14,854.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,787.18x = 549,140,453.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,140,453.52/26,787.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,500.12

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