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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,791.76, 36,970.83 and 14,854.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,791.76, 36,970.83 and 14,854.66 is: 20,498.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,791.76 : 36,970.83 = 14,854.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,791.76/36,970.83 = 14,854.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,791.76x = 36,970.83 × 14,854.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,791.76x = 549,189,017.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,189,017.14/26,791.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,498.43

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