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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,797.74, 36,981.62 and 14,698.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,797.74, 36,981.62 and 14,698.78 is: 20,284.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,797.74 : 36,981.62 = 14,698.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,797.74/36,981.62 = 14,698.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,797.74x = 36,981.62 × 14,698.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,797.74x = 543,584,696.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,584,696.42/26,797.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,284.72

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