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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,802.54, 36,989.73 and 14,867.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,802.54, 36,989.73 and 14,867.01 is: 20,517.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,802.54 : 36,989.73 = 14,867.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,802.54/36,989.73 = 14,867.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,802.54x = 36,989.73 × 14,867.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,802.54x = 549,926,685.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,926,685.81/26,802.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,517.71

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