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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,797.42, 36,979.76 and 14,860.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,797.42, 36,979.76 and 14,860.72 is: 20,507.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,797.42 : 36,979.76 = 14,860.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,797.42/36,979.76 = 14,860.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,797.42x = 36,979.76 × 14,860.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,797.42x = 549,545,859.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,545,859.03/26,797.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,507.42

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