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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,803.20, 36,985.68 and 14,863.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,803.20, 36,985.68 and 14,863.44 is: 20,510.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,803.20 : 36,985.68 = 14,863.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,803.20/36,985.68 = 14,863.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,803.20x = 36,985.68 × 14,863.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,803.20x = 549,734,435.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,734,435.54/26,803.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,510.03

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