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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,808.25, 36,989.90 and 14,869.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,808.25, 36,989.90 and 14,869.03 is: 20,516.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,808.25 : 36,989.90 = 14,869.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,808.25/36,989.90 = 14,869.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,808.25x = 36,989.90 × 14,869.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,808.25x = 550,003,858.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,003,858.45/26,808.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,516.22

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