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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,795.98, 36,975.83 and 14,859.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,795.98, 36,975.83 and 14,859.08 is: 20,504.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,795.98 : 36,975.83 = 14,859.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,795.98/36,975.83 = 14,859.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,795.98x = 36,975.83 × 14,859.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,795.98x = 549,426,695.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,426,695.52/26,795.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,504.07

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