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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,792.93, 36,975.72 and 14,856.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,792.93, 36,975.72 and 14,856.01 is: 20,502.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,792.93 : 36,975.72 = 14,856.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,792.93/36,975.72 = 14,856.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,792.93x = 36,975.72 × 14,856.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,792.93x = 549,311,504.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,311,504.00/26,792.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,502.11

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