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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,791.90, 36,971.54 and 14,692.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,791.90, 36,971.54 and 14,692.12 is: 20,274.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,791.90 : 36,971.54 = 14,692.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,791.90/36,971.54 = 14,692.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,791.90x = 36,971.54 × 14,692.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,791.90x = 543,190,191.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,190,191.47/26,791.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,274.42

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