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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,800.71, 36,986.18 and 14,863.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,800.71, 36,986.18 and 14,863.25 is: 20,511.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,800.71 : 36,986.18 = 14,863.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,800.71/36,986.18 = 14,863.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,800.71x = 36,986.18 × 14,863.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,800.71x = 549,734,580.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,734,580.64/26,800.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,511.94

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