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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,791.46, 36,972.16 and 14,854.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,791.46, 36,972.16 and 14,854.49 is: 20,499.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,791.46 : 36,972.16 = 14,854.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,791.46/36,972.16 = 14,854.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,791.46x = 36,972.16 × 14,854.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,791.46x = 549,202,581.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,202,581.00/26,791.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,499.17

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