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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,796.76, 36,981.73 and 14,863.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,796.76, 36,981.73 and 14,863.94 is: 20,513.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,796.76 : 36,981.73 = 14,863.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,796.76/36,981.73 = 14,863.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,796.76x = 36,981.73 × 14,863.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,796.76x = 549,694,188.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,694,188.17/26,796.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,513.46

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