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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,791.09, 36,972.92 and 14,854.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,791.09, 36,972.92 and 14,854.66 is: 20,500.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,791.09 : 36,972.92 = 14,854.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,791.09/36,972.92 = 14,854.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,791.09x = 36,972.92 × 14,854.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,791.09x = 549,220,100.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,220,100.51/26,791.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,500.10

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