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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,800.89, 36,985.14 and 14,866

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,800.89, 36,985.14 and 14,866 is: 20,515.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,800.89 : 36,985.14 = 14,866 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,800.89/36,985.14 = 14,866/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,800.89x = 36,985.14 × 14,866
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,800.89x = 549,821,091.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,821,091.24/26,800.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,515.03

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