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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,796.81, 36,979.60 and 14,861.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,796.81, 36,979.60 and 14,861.97 is: 20,509.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,796.81 : 36,979.60 = 14,861.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,796.81/36,979.60 = 14,861.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,796.81x = 36,979.60 × 14,861.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,796.81x = 549,589,705.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,589,705.81/26,796.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,509.52

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