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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,787.98, 36,967.68 and 14,851.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,787.98, 36,967.68 and 14,851.52 is: 20,495.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,787.98 : 36,967.68 = 14,851.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,787.98/36,967.68 = 14,851.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,787.98x = 36,967.68 × 14,851.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,787.98x = 549,026,054.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,026,054.04/26,787.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,495.24

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