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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,804.08, 36,985.20 and 14,865.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,804.08, 36,985.20 and 14,865.52 is: 20,511.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,804.08 : 36,985.20 = 14,865.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,804.08/36,985.20 = 14,865.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,804.08x = 36,985.20 × 14,865.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,804.08x = 549,804,230.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,804,230.30/26,804.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,511.96

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