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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,789.40, 36,970.25 and 14,853.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,789.40, 36,970.25 and 14,853.85 is: 20,498.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,789.40 : 36,970.25 = 14,853.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,789.40/36,970.25 = 14,853.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,789.40x = 36,970.25 × 14,853.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,789.40x = 549,150,547.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,150,547.96/26,789.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,498.80

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