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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,796.83, 36,977.01 and 14,859.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,796.83, 36,977.01 and 14,859.91 is: 20,505.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,796.83 : 36,977.01 = 14,859.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,796.83/36,977.01 = 14,859.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,796.83x = 36,977.01 × 14,859.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,796.83x = 549,474,823.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,474,823.17/26,796.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,505.22

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