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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,791.89, 36,970.33 and 14,855.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,791.89, 36,970.33 and 14,855.01 is: 20,498.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,791.89 : 36,970.33 = 14,855.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,791.89/36,970.33 = 14,855.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,791.89x = 36,970.33 × 14,855.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,791.89x = 549,194,621.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,194,621.85/26,791.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,498.54

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