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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,795.84, 36,979.73 and 14,858.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,795.84, 36,979.73 and 14,858.92 is: 20,506.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,795.84 : 36,979.73 = 14,858.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,795.84/36,979.73 = 14,858.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,795.84x = 36,979.73 × 14,858.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,795.84x = 549,478,886.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,478,886.84/26,795.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,506.13

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