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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,787.84, 36,965.88 and 14,851.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,787.84, 36,965.88 and 14,851.04 is: 20,493.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,787.84 : 36,965.88 = 14,851.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,787.84/36,965.88 = 14,851.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,787.84x = 36,965.88 × 14,851.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,787.84x = 548,981,762.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,981,762.52/26,787.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,493.69

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