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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,795.58, 36,977.69 and 14,858.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,795.58, 36,977.69 and 14,858.96 is: 20,505.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,795.58 : 36,977.69 = 14,858.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,795.58/36,977.69 = 14,858.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,795.58x = 36,977.69 × 14,858.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,795.58x = 549,449,757.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,449,757.42/26,795.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,505.24

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