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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,709.39, 36,858.76 and 14,772.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,709.39, 36,858.76 and 14,772.28 is: 20,385.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,709.39 : 36,858.76 = 14,772.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,709.39/36,858.76 = 14,772.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,709.39x = 36,858.76 × 14,772.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,709.39x = 544,487,923.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,487,923.17/26,709.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,385.64

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