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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,789.65, 36,970.59 and 14,854.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,789.65, 36,970.59 and 14,854.10 is: 20,499.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,789.65 : 36,970.59 = 14,854.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,789.65/36,970.59 = 14,854.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,789.65x = 36,970.59 × 14,854.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,789.65x = 549,164,840.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,164,840.92/26,789.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,499.14

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