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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,791.25, 36,969.08 and 14,851.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,791.25, 36,969.08 and 14,851.44 is: 20,493.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,791.25 : 36,969.08 = 14,851.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,791.25/36,969.08 = 14,851.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,791.25x = 36,969.08 × 14,851.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,791.25x = 549,043,999.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,043,999.22/26,791.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,493.41

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