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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,792.39, 36,972.13 and 14,855.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,792.39, 36,972.13 and 14,855.61 is: 20,499.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,792.39 : 36,972.13 = 14,855.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,792.39/36,972.13 = 14,855.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,792.39x = 36,972.13 × 14,855.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,792.39x = 549,243,544.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,243,544.15/26,792.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,499.98

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