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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,794.94, 36,976.05 and 14,858.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,794.94, 36,976.05 and 14,858.01 is: 20,503.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,794.94 : 36,976.05 = 14,858.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,794.94/36,976.05 = 14,858.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,794.94x = 36,976.05 × 14,858.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,794.94x = 549,390,520.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,390,520.66/26,794.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,503.52

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