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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,802.80, 36,989.82 and 14,868.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,802.80, 36,989.82 and 14,868.39 is: 20,519.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,802.80 : 36,989.82 = 14,868.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,802.80/36,989.82 = 14,868.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,802.80x = 36,989.82 × 14,868.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,802.80x = 549,979,069.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,979,069.79/26,802.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,519.47

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