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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,788.08, 36,967.38 and 14,851.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,788.08, 36,967.38 and 14,851.42 is: 20,494.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,788.08 : 36,967.38 = 14,851.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,788.08/36,967.38 = 14,851.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,788.08x = 36,967.38 × 14,851.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,788.08x = 549,018,086.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,018,086.68/26,788.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,494.87

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