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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,986.54, 37,241.46 and 14,886.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,986.54, 37,241.46 and 14,886.74 is: 20,543.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,986.54 : 37,241.46 = 14,886.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,986.54/37,241.46 = 14,886.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,986.54x = 37,241.46 × 14,886.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,986.54x = 554,403,857.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,403,857.81/26,986.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,543.72

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