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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,794.08, 36,977.02 and 14,856.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,794.08, 36,977.02 and 14,856.66 is: 20,502.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,794.08 : 36,977.02 = 14,856.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,794.08/36,977.02 = 14,856.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,794.08x = 36,977.02 × 14,856.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,794.08x = 549,355,013.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,355,013.95/26,794.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,502.85

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