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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,790.89, 36,968.95 and 14,854.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,790.89, 36,968.95 and 14,854.01 is: 20,497.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,790.89 : 36,968.95 = 14,854.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,790.89/36,968.95 = 14,854.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,790.89x = 36,968.95 × 14,854.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,790.89x = 549,137,152.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,137,152.99/26,790.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,497.16

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