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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,788.86, 36,968.81 and 14,852.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,788.86, 36,968.81 and 14,852.97 is: 20,497.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,788.86 : 36,968.81 = 14,852.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,788.86/36,968.81 = 14,852.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,788.86x = 36,968.81 × 14,852.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,788.86x = 549,096,551.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,096,551.60/26,788.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,497.20

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