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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,797.71, 36,982.04 and 14,860.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,797.71, 36,982.04 and 14,860.25 is: 20,507.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,797.71 : 36,982.04 = 14,860.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,797.71/36,982.04 = 14,860.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,797.71x = 36,982.04 × 14,860.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,797.71x = 549,562,100.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,562,100.70/26,797.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,507.80

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