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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,787.76, 36,964.60 and 14,850.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,787.76, 36,964.60 and 14,850.09 is: 20,491.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,787.76 : 36,964.60 = 14,850.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,787.76/36,964.60 = 14,850.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,787.76x = 36,964.60 × 14,850.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,787.76x = 548,927,636.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,927,636.81/26,787.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,491.73

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