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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,789.58, 36,969.45 and 14,852.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,789.58, 36,969.45 and 14,852.91 is: 20,496.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,789.58 : 36,969.45 = 14,852.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,789.58/36,969.45 = 14,852.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,789.58x = 36,969.45 × 14,852.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,789.58x = 549,103,996.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,103,996.54/26,789.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,496.92

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