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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,805.79, 36,989.00 and 14,866.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,805.79, 36,989.00 and 14,866.13 is: 20,513.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,805.79 : 36,989.00 = 14,866.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,805.79/36,989.00 = 14,866.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,805.79x = 36,989.00 × 14,866.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,805.79x = 549,883,440.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,883,440.08/26,805.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,513.61

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