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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,803.82, 36,989.76 and 14,703.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,803.82, 36,989.76 and 14,703.50 is: 20,291.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,803.82 : 36,989.76 = 14,703.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,803.82/36,989.76 = 14,703.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,803.82x = 36,989.76 × 14,703.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,803.82x = 543,878,936.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,878,936.16/26,803.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,291.10

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