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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,790.24, 36,970.48 and 14,853.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,790.24, 36,970.48 and 14,853.27 is: 20,497.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,790.24 : 36,970.48 = 14,853.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,790.24/36,970.48 = 14,853.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,790.24x = 36,970.48 × 14,853.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,790.24x = 549,132,595.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,132,595.13/26,790.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,497.48

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