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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,791.12, 36,971.36 and 14,854.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,791.12, 36,971.36 and 14,854.48 is: 20,498.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,791.12 : 36,971.36 = 14,854.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,791.12/36,971.36 = 14,854.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,791.12x = 36,971.36 × 14,854.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,791.12x = 549,190,327.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,190,327.69/26,791.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,498.97

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