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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,789.94, 36,970.20 and 14,853.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,789.94, 36,970.20 and 14,853.42 is: 20,497.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,789.94 : 36,970.20 = 14,853.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,789.94/36,970.20 = 14,853.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,789.94x = 36,970.20 × 14,853.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,789.94x = 549,133,908.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,133,908.08/26,789.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,497.77

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