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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,790.64, 36,968.61 and 14,853.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,790.64, 36,968.61 and 14,853.76 is: 20,496.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,790.64 : 36,968.61 = 14,853.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,790.64/36,968.61 = 14,853.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,790.64x = 36,968.61 × 14,853.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,790.64x = 549,122,860.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,122,860.47/26,790.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,496.82

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