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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,791.17, 36,971.15 and 14,854.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,791.17, 36,971.15 and 14,854.47 is: 20,498.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,791.17 : 36,971.15 = 14,854.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,791.17/36,971.15 = 14,854.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,791.17x = 36,971.15 × 14,854.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,791.17x = 549,186,764.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,186,764.27/26,791.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,498.80

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