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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,800.96, 36,984.76 and 14,864.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,800.96, 36,984.76 and 14,864.04 is: 20,512.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,800.96 : 36,984.76 = 14,864.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,800.96/36,984.76 = 14,864.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,800.96x = 36,984.76 × 14,864.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,800.96x = 549,742,952.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,742,952.03/26,800.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,512.06

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