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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,761.69, 36,931.44 and 14,825.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,761.69, 36,931.44 and 14,825.23 is: 20,458.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,761.69 : 36,931.44 = 14,825.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,761.69/36,931.44 = 14,825.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,761.69x = 36,931.44 × 14,825.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,761.69x = 547,517,055.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,517,055.50/26,761.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,458.99

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