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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,799.60, 36,983.76 and 14,863.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,799.60, 36,983.76 and 14,863.08 is: 20,511.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,799.60 : 36,983.76 = 14,863.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,799.60/36,983.76 = 14,863.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,799.60x = 36,983.76 × 14,863.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,799.60x = 549,692,583.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,692,583.58/26,799.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,511.22

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