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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,788.62, 36,968.74 and 14,852.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,788.62, 36,968.74 and 14,852.46 is: 20,496.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,788.62 : 36,968.74 = 14,852.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,788.62/36,968.74 = 14,852.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,788.62x = 36,968.74 × 14,852.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,788.62x = 549,076,732.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,076,732.10/26,788.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,496.64

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