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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,803.41, 36,989.88 and 14,865.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,803.41, 36,989.88 and 14,865.94 is: 20,515.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,803.41 : 36,989.88 = 14,865.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,803.41/36,989.88 = 14,865.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,803.41x = 36,989.88 × 14,865.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,803.41x = 549,889,336.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,889,336.69/26,803.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,515.65

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