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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,792.79, 36,976.14 and 14,858.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,792.79, 36,976.14 and 14,858.46 is: 20,505.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,792.79 : 36,976.14 = 14,858.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,792.79/36,976.14 = 14,858.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,792.79x = 36,976.14 × 14,858.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,792.79x = 549,408,497.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,408,497.14/26,792.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,505.83

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