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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,799.61, 36,983.27 and 14,700.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,799.61, 36,983.27 and 14,700.37 is: 20,286.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,799.61 : 36,983.27 = 14,700.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,799.61/36,983.27 = 14,700.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,799.61x = 36,983.27 × 14,700.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,799.61x = 543,667,679.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,667,679.31/26,799.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,286.40

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