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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,787.69, 36,966.45 and 14,850.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,787.69, 36,966.45 and 14,850.30 is: 20,493.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,787.69 : 36,966.45 = 14,850.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,787.69/36,966.45 = 14,850.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,787.69x = 36,966.45 × 14,850.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,787.69x = 548,962,872.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,962,872.44/26,787.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,493.10

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