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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,800.76, 36,982.44 and 14,863.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,800.76, 36,982.44 and 14,863.86 is: 20,510.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,800.76 : 36,982.44 = 14,863.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,800.76/36,982.44 = 14,863.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,800.76x = 36,982.44 × 14,863.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,800.76x = 549,701,810.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,701,810.62/26,800.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,510.68

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