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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,804.22, 36,991.40 and 14,868.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,804.22, 36,991.40 and 14,868.87 is: 20,519.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,804.22 : 36,991.40 = 14,868.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,804.22/36,991.40 = 14,868.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,804.22x = 36,991.40 × 14,868.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,804.22x = 550,020,243.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,020,243.37/26,804.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,519.91

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