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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,788.22, 36,969.84 and 14,853.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,788.22, 36,969.84 and 14,853.90 is: 20,499.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,788.22 : 36,969.84 = 14,853.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,788.22/36,969.84 = 14,853.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,788.22x = 36,969.84 × 14,853.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,788.22x = 549,146,306.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,146,306.38/26,788.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,499.54

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