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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,796.37, 36,979.36 and 14,697.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,796.37, 36,979.36 and 14,697.90 is: 20,283.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,796.37 : 36,979.36 = 14,697.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,796.37/36,979.36 = 14,697.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,796.37x = 36,979.36 × 14,697.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,796.37x = 543,518,898.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,518,898.60/26,796.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,283.31

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