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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,795.03, 36,977.07 and 14,858.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,795.03, 36,977.07 and 14,858.06 is: 20,504.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,795.03 : 36,977.07 = 14,858.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,795.03/36,977.07 = 14,858.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,795.03x = 36,977.07 × 14,858.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,795.03x = 549,407,395.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,407,395.52/26,795.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,504.08

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