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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,793.93, 36,977.10 and 14,857.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,793.93, 36,977.10 and 14,857.01 is: 20,503.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,793.93 : 36,977.10 = 14,857.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,793.93/36,977.10 = 14,857.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,793.93x = 36,977.10 × 14,857.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,793.93x = 549,369,144.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,369,144.47/26,793.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,503.49

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