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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,791.49, 36,974.48 and 14,858.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,791.49, 36,974.48 and 14,858.67 is: 20,506.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,791.49 : 36,974.48 = 14,858.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,791.49/36,974.48 = 14,858.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,791.49x = 36,974.48 × 14,858.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,791.49x = 549,391,522.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,391,522.45/26,791.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,506.20

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