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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,800.76, 36,987.32 and 14,867.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,800.76, 36,987.32 and 14,867.94 is: 20,519.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,800.76 : 36,987.32 = 14,867.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,800.76/36,987.32 = 14,867.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,800.76x = 36,987.32 × 14,867.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,800.76x = 549,925,180.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,925,180.18/26,800.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,519.02

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