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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,794.91, 36,977.84 and 14,859.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,794.91, 36,977.84 and 14,859.36 is: 20,506.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,794.91 : 36,977.84 = 14,859.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,794.91/36,977.84 = 14,859.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,794.91x = 36,977.84 × 14,859.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,794.91x = 549,466,962.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,466,962.29/26,794.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,506.40

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