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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,809.20, 36,993.96 and 14,869.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,809.20, 36,993.96 and 14,869.52 is: 20,518.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,809.20 : 36,993.96 = 14,869.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,809.20/36,993.96 = 14,869.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,809.20x = 36,993.96 × 14,869.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,809.20x = 550,082,428.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,082,428.10/26,809.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,518.42

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