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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,794.53, 36,977.31 and 14,858.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,794.53, 36,977.31 and 14,858.98 is: 20,505.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,794.53 : 36,977.31 = 14,858.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,794.53/36,977.31 = 14,858.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,794.53x = 36,977.31 × 14,858.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,794.53x = 549,445,017.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,445,017.30/26,794.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,505.87

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