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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,793.72, 36,975.27 and 14,856.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,793.72, 36,975.27 and 14,856.75 is: 20,502.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,793.72 : 36,975.27 = 14,856.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,793.72/36,975.27 = 14,856.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,793.72x = 36,975.27 × 14,856.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,793.72x = 549,332,342.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,332,342.57/26,793.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,502.28

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