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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,801.46, 36,986.10 and 14,865.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,801.46, 36,986.10 and 14,865.90 is: 20,514.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,801.46 : 36,986.10 = 14,865.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,801.46/36,986.10 = 14,865.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,801.46x = 36,986.10 × 14,865.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,801.46x = 549,831,663.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,831,663.99/26,801.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,514.99

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