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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,793.83, 36,976.67 and 14,856.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,793.83, 36,976.67 and 14,856.41 is: 20,502.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,793.83 : 36,976.67 = 14,856.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,793.83/36,976.67 = 14,856.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,793.83x = 36,976.67 × 14,856.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,793.83x = 549,340,569.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,340,569.95/26,793.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,502.50

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