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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,709.75, 36,858.85 and 14,773.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,709.75, 36,858.85 and 14,773.19 is: 20,386.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,709.75 : 36,858.85 = 14,773.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,709.75/36,858.85 = 14,773.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,709.75x = 36,858.85 × 14,773.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,709.75x = 544,522,573.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,522,573.00/26,709.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,386.66

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