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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,789.71, 36,969.62 and 14,853.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,789.71, 36,969.62 and 14,853.05 is: 20,497.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,789.71 : 36,969.62 = 14,853.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,789.71/36,969.62 = 14,853.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,789.71x = 36,969.62 × 14,853.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,789.71x = 549,111,355.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,111,355.23/26,789.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,497.10

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