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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,789.46, 36,969.40 and 14,852.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,789.46, 36,969.40 and 14,852.49 is: 20,496.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,789.46 : 36,969.40 = 14,852.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,789.46/36,969.40 = 14,852.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,789.46x = 36,969.40 × 14,852.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,789.46x = 549,087,643.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,087,643.81/26,789.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,496.41

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