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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,796.76, 36,981.74 and 14,863.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,796.76, 36,981.74 and 14,863.95 is: 20,513.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,796.76 : 36,981.74 = 14,863.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,796.76/36,981.74 = 14,863.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,796.76x = 36,981.74 × 14,863.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,796.76x = 549,694,771.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,694,771.43/26,796.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,513.48

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