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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,788.76, 36,965.98 and 14,851.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,788.76, 36,965.98 and 14,851.09 is: 20,493.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,788.76 : 36,965.98 = 14,851.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,788.76/36,965.98 = 14,851.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,788.76x = 36,965.98 × 14,851.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,788.76x = 548,985,095.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,985,095.92/26,788.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,493.11

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