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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,788.74, 36,968.26 and 14,689.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,788.74, 36,968.26 and 14,689.08 is: 20,270.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,788.74 : 36,968.26 = 14,689.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,788.74/36,968.26 = 14,689.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,788.74x = 36,968.26 × 14,689.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,788.74x = 543,029,728.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,029,728.60/26,788.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,270.82

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