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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,794.89, 36,978.44 and 14,857.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,794.89, 36,978.44 and 14,857.99 is: 20,504.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,794.89 : 36,978.44 = 14,857.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,794.89/36,978.44 = 14,857.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,794.89x = 36,978.44 × 14,857.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,794.89x = 549,425,125.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,425,125.00/26,794.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,504.85

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