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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,795.52, 36,976.01 and 14,858.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,795.52, 36,976.01 and 14,858.42 is: 20,503.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,795.52 : 36,976.01 = 14,858.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,795.52/36,976.01 = 14,858.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,795.52x = 36,976.01 × 14,858.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,795.52x = 549,404,827.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,404,827.33/26,795.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,503.61

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