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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,789.76, 36,969.76 and 14,853.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,789.76, 36,969.76 and 14,853.04 is: 20,497.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,789.76 : 36,969.76 = 14,853.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,789.76/36,969.76 = 14,853.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,789.76x = 36,969.76 × 14,853.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,789.76x = 549,113,324.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,113,324.07/26,789.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,497.13

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