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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,803.46, 36,988.86 and 14,867.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,803.46, 36,988.86 and 14,867.90 is: 20,517.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,803.46 : 36,988.86 = 14,867.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,803.46/36,988.86 = 14,867.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,803.46x = 36,988.86 × 14,867.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,803.46x = 549,946,671.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,946,671.59/26,803.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,517.75

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