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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,801.57, 36,988.44 and 14,868.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,801.57, 36,988.44 and 14,868.75 is: 20,520.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,801.57 : 36,988.44 = 14,868.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,801.57/36,988.44 = 14,868.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,801.57x = 36,988.44 × 14,868.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,801.57x = 549,971,867.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,971,867.25/26,801.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,520.14

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