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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,797.39, 36,980.62 and 14,860.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,797.39, 36,980.62 and 14,860.89 is: 20,508.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,797.39 : 36,980.62 = 14,860.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,797.39/36,980.62 = 14,860.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,797.39x = 36,980.62 × 14,860.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,797.39x = 549,564,888.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,564,888.80/26,797.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,508.15

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