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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,795.64, 36,975.51 and 14,858.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,795.64, 36,975.51 and 14,858.76 is: 20,503.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,795.64 : 36,975.51 = 14,858.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,795.64/36,975.51 = 14,858.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,795.64x = 36,975.51 × 14,858.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,795.64x = 549,410,228.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,410,228.97/26,795.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,503.72

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