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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,792.08, 36,974.25 and 14,854.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,792.08, 36,974.25 and 14,854.66 is: 20,500.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,792.08 : 36,974.25 = 14,854.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,792.08/36,974.25 = 14,854.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,792.08x = 36,974.25 × 14,854.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,792.08x = 549,239,820.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,239,820.07/26,792.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,500.08

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