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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,709.51, 36,858.94 and 14,772.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,709.51, 36,858.94 and 14,772.41 is: 20,385.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,709.51 : 36,858.94 = 14,772.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,709.51/36,858.94 = 14,772.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,709.51x = 36,858.94 × 14,772.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,709.51x = 544,495,152.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,495,152.62/26,709.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,385.82

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