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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,789.99, 36,970.36 and 14,854.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,789.99, 36,970.36 and 14,854.10 is: 20,498.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,789.99 : 36,970.36 = 14,854.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,789.99/36,970.36 = 14,854.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,789.99x = 36,970.36 × 14,854.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,789.99x = 549,161,202.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,161,202.49/26,789.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,498.75

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