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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,787.42, 36,965.97 and 14,850.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,787.42, 36,965.97 and 14,850.72 is: 20,493.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,787.42 : 36,965.97 = 14,850.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,787.42/36,965.97 = 14,850.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,787.42x = 36,965.97 × 14,850.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,787.42x = 548,971,270.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,971,270.00/26,787.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,493.62

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