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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,787.92, 36,966.66 and 14,851.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,787.92, 36,966.66 and 14,851.22 is: 20,494.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,787.92 : 36,966.66 = 14,851.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,787.92/36,966.66 = 14,851.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,787.92x = 36,966.66 × 14,851.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,787.92x = 549,000,000.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,000,000.33/26,787.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,494.31

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