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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,800.37, 36,983.57 and 14,864.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,800.37, 36,983.57 and 14,864.81 is: 20,512.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,800.37 : 36,983.57 = 14,864.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,800.37/36,983.57 = 14,864.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,800.37x = 36,983.57 × 14,864.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,800.37x = 549,753,741.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,753,741.17/26,800.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,512.92

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