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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,705.49, 36,853.82 and 14,769.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,705.49, 36,853.82 and 14,769.63 is: 20,382.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,705.49 : 36,853.82 = 14,769.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,705.49/36,853.82 = 14,769.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,705.49x = 36,853.82 × 14,769.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,705.49x = 544,317,211.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,317,211.64/26,705.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,382.22

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