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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,788.68, 36,970.59 and 14,855.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,788.68, 36,970.59 and 14,855.87 is: 20,502.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,788.68 : 36,970.59 = 14,855.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,788.68/36,970.59 = 14,855.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,788.68x = 36,970.59 × 14,855.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,788.68x = 549,230,094.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,230,094.01/26,788.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,502.32

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