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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,793.90, 36,975.52 and 14,856.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,793.90, 36,975.52 and 14,856.93 is: 20,502.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,793.90 : 36,975.52 = 14,856.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,793.90/36,975.52 = 14,856.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,793.90x = 36,975.52 × 14,856.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,793.90x = 549,342,730.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,342,730.92/26,793.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,502.53

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