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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,794.17, 36,976.80 and 14,858.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,794.17, 36,976.80 and 14,858.61 is: 20,505.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,794.17 : 36,976.80 = 14,858.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,794.17/36,976.80 = 14,858.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,794.17x = 36,976.80 × 14,858.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,794.17x = 549,423,850.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,423,850.25/26,794.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,505.35

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