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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,789.46, 36,969.27 and 14,852.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,789.46, 36,969.27 and 14,852.79 is: 20,496.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,789.46 : 36,969.27 = 14,852.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,789.46/36,969.27 = 14,852.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,789.46x = 36,969.27 × 14,852.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,789.46x = 549,096,896.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,096,896.19/26,789.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,496.76

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