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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,803.54, 36,991.59 and 14,869.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,803.54, 36,991.59 and 14,869.20 is: 20,521.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,803.54 : 36,991.59 = 14,869.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,803.54/36,991.59 = 14,869.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,803.54x = 36,991.59 × 14,869.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,803.54x = 550,035,432.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,035,432.99/26,803.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,521.00

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