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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,801.61, 36,983.60 and 14,864.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,801.61, 36,983.60 and 14,864.69 is: 20,511.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,801.61 : 36,983.60 = 14,864.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,801.61/36,983.60 = 14,864.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,801.61x = 36,983.60 × 14,864.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,801.61x = 549,749,749.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,749,749.08/26,801.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,511.82

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