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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,709.44, 36,858.56 and 14,609.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,709.44, 36,858.56 and 14,609.92 is: 20,161.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,709.44 : 36,858.56 = 14,609.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,709.44/36,858.56 = 14,609.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,709.44x = 36,858.56 × 14,609.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,709.44x = 538,500,612.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,500,612.92/26,709.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,161.43

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