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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,788.58, 36,966.78 and 14,851.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,788.58, 36,966.78 and 14,851.22 is: 20,493.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,788.58 : 36,966.78 = 14,851.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,788.58/36,966.78 = 14,851.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,788.58x = 36,966.78 × 14,851.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,788.58x = 549,001,782.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,001,782.47/26,788.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,493.87

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