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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,799.48, 36,983.55 and 14,863.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,799.48, 36,983.55 and 14,863.02 is: 20,511.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,799.48 : 36,983.55 = 14,863.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,799.48/36,983.55 = 14,863.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,799.48x = 36,983.55 × 14,863.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,799.48x = 549,687,243.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,687,243.32/26,799.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,511.12

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