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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,802.32, 36,989.48 and 14,869.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,802.32, 36,989.48 and 14,869.50 is: 20,521.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,802.32 : 36,989.48 = 14,869.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,802.32/36,989.48 = 14,869.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,802.32x = 36,989.48 × 14,869.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,802.32x = 550,014,998.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,014,998.51/26,802.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,521.18

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