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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,769.85, 36,942.44 and 14,668.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,769.85, 36,942.44 and 14,668.41 is: 20,242.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,769.85 : 36,942.44 = 14,668.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,769.85/36,942.44 = 14,668.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,769.85x = 36,942.44 × 14,668.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,769.85x = 541,886,856.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,886,856.32/26,769.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,242.43

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