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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,804.22, 36,989.58 and 14,867.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,804.22, 36,989.58 and 14,867.58 is: 20,517.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,804.22 : 36,989.58 = 14,867.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,804.22/36,989.58 = 14,867.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,804.22x = 36,989.58 × 14,867.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,804.22x = 549,945,539.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,945,539.82/26,804.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,517.13

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