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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,794.62, 36,974.94 and 14,857.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,794.62, 36,974.94 and 14,857.26 is: 20,502.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,794.62 : 36,974.94 = 14,857.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,794.62/36,974.94 = 14,857.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,794.62x = 36,974.94 × 14,857.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,794.62x = 549,346,297.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,346,297.06/26,794.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,502.11

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