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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,789.91, 36,970.93 and 14,854.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,789.91, 36,970.93 and 14,854.35 is: 20,499.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,789.91 : 36,970.93 = 14,854.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,789.91/36,970.93 = 14,854.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,789.91x = 36,970.93 × 14,854.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,789.91x = 549,179,134.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,179,134.05/26,789.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,499.48

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