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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,791.39, 36,970.75 and 14,854.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,791.39, 36,970.75 and 14,854.61 is: 20,498.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,791.39 : 36,970.75 = 14,854.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,791.39/36,970.75 = 14,854.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,791.39x = 36,970.75 × 14,854.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,791.39x = 549,186,072.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,186,072.66/26,791.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,498.60

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