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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,794.47, 36,976.31 and 14,857.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,794.47, 36,976.31 and 14,857.50 is: 20,503.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,794.47 : 36,976.31 = 14,857.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,794.47/36,976.31 = 14,857.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,794.47x = 36,976.31 × 14,857.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,794.47x = 549,375,451.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,375,451.54/26,794.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,503.31

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