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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,791.08, 36,971.52 and 14,854.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,791.08, 36,971.52 and 14,854.42 is: 20,499.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,791.08 : 36,971.52 = 14,854.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,791.08/36,971.52 = 14,854.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,791.08x = 36,971.52 × 14,854.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,791.08x = 549,190,226.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,190,226.99/26,791.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,499.00

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