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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,787.60, 36,966.90 and 14,851.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,787.60, 36,966.90 and 14,851.08 is: 20,494.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,787.60 : 36,966.90 = 14,851.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,787.60/36,966.90 = 14,851.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,787.60x = 36,966.90 × 14,851.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,787.60x = 548,998,389.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,998,389.25/26,787.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,494.50

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