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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,704.15, 36,851.84 and 14,604.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,704.15, 36,851.84 and 14,604.87 is: 20,154.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,704.15 : 36,851.84 = 14,604.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,704.15/36,851.84 = 14,604.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,704.15x = 36,851.84 × 14,604.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,704.15x = 538,216,332.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,216,332.46/26,704.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,154.78

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