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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,795.20, 36,974.32 and 14,855.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,795.20, 36,974.32 and 14,855.52 is: 20,498.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,795.20 : 36,974.32 = 14,855.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,795.20/36,974.32 = 14,855.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,795.20x = 36,974.32 × 14,855.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,795.20x = 549,272,750.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,272,750.25/26,795.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,498.92

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