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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,795.69, 36,977.49 and 14,858.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,795.69, 36,977.49 and 14,858.30 is: 20,504.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,795.69 : 36,977.49 = 14,858.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,795.69/36,977.49 = 14,858.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,795.69x = 36,977.49 × 14,858.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,795.69x = 549,422,639.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,422,639.67/26,795.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,504.14

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