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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,795.08, 36,977 and 14,858.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,795.08, 36,977 and 14,858.45 is: 20,504.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,795.08 : 36,977 = 14,858.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,795.08/36,977 = 14,858.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,795.08x = 36,977 × 14,858.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,795.08x = 549,420,905.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,420,905.65/26,795.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,504.54

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