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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,795.59, 36,975.49 and 14,858.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,795.59, 36,975.49 and 14,858.89 is: 20,503.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,795.59 : 36,975.49 = 14,858.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,795.59/36,975.49 = 14,858.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,795.59x = 36,975.49 × 14,858.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,795.59x = 549,414,609.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,414,609.02/26,795.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,503.92

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