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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,794.08, 36,975.62 and 14,857.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,794.08, 36,975.62 and 14,857.45 is: 20,503.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,794.08 : 36,975.62 = 14,857.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,794.08/36,975.62 = 14,857.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,794.08x = 36,975.62 × 14,857.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,794.08x = 549,363,370.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,363,370.07/26,794.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,503.16

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