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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,800.08, 36,983.90 and 14,863.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,800.08, 36,983.90 and 14,863.44 is: 20,511.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,800.08 : 36,983.90 = 14,863.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,800.08/36,983.90 = 14,863.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,800.08x = 36,983.90 × 14,863.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,800.08x = 549,707,978.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,707,978.62/26,800.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,511.43

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