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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,787.89, 36,965.93 and 14,851.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,787.89, 36,965.93 and 14,851.11 is: 20,493.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,787.89 : 36,965.93 = 14,851.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,787.89/36,965.93 = 14,851.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,787.89x = 36,965.93 × 14,851.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,787.89x = 548,985,018.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,985,018.43/26,787.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,493.78

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