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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,804.18, 36,985.80 and 14,867.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,804.18, 36,985.80 and 14,867.62 is: 20,515.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,804.18 : 36,985.80 = 14,867.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,804.18/36,985.80 = 14,867.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,804.18x = 36,985.80 × 14,867.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,804.18x = 549,890,819.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,890,819.80/26,804.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,515.11

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