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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,790.84, 36,973.22 and 14,855.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,790.84, 36,973.22 and 14,855.28 is: 20,501.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,790.84 : 36,973.22 = 14,855.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,790.84/36,973.22 = 14,855.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,790.84x = 36,973.22 × 14,855.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,790.84x = 549,247,535.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,247,535.60/26,790.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,501.32

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