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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,791.32, 36,971.40 and 14,854.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,791.32, 36,971.40 and 14,854.56 is: 20,498.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,791.32 : 36,971.40 = 14,854.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,791.32/36,971.40 = 14,854.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,791.32x = 36,971.40 × 14,854.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,791.32x = 549,193,879.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,193,879.58/26,791.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,498.95

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