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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,791.14, 36,971.73 and 14,854.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,791.14, 36,971.73 and 14,854.98 is: 20,499.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,791.14 : 36,971.73 = 14,854.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,791.14/36,971.73 = 14,854.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,791.14x = 36,971.73 × 14,854.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,791.14x = 549,214,309.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,214,309.72/26,791.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,499.85

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