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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,800.67, 36,987.62 and 14,866.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,800.67, 36,987.62 and 14,866.33 is: 20,517.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,800.67 : 36,987.62 = 14,866.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,800.67/36,987.62 = 14,866.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,800.67x = 36,987.62 × 14,866.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,800.67x = 549,870,164.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,870,164.83/26,800.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,517.03

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