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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,802.45, 36,987.62 and 14,865.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,802.45, 36,987.62 and 14,865.98 is: 20,515.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,802.45 : 36,987.62 = 14,865.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,802.45/36,987.62 = 14,865.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,802.45x = 36,987.62 × 14,865.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,802.45x = 549,856,959.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,856,959.90/26,802.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,515.18

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