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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,793.79, 36,977.69 and 14,860.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,793.79, 36,977.69 and 14,860.97 is: 20,509.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,793.79 : 36,977.69 = 14,860.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,793.79/36,977.69 = 14,860.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,793.79x = 36,977.69 × 14,860.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,793.79x = 549,524,290.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,524,290.89/26,793.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,509.39

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