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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,788.82, 36,966.08 and 14,851.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,788.82, 36,966.08 and 14,851.14 is: 20,493.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,788.82 : 36,966.08 = 14,851.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,788.82/36,966.08 = 14,851.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,788.82x = 36,966.08 × 14,851.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,788.82x = 548,988,355.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,988,355.08/26,788.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,493.19

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