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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,799.11, 36,980.97 and 14,862

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,799.11, 36,980.97 and 14,862 is: 20,508.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,799.11 : 36,980.97 = 14,862 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,799.11/36,980.97 = 14,862/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,799.11x = 36,980.97 × 14,862
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,799.11x = 549,611,101.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,611,101.83/26,799.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,508.56

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