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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,804.30, 36,990.09 and 14,867.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,804.30, 36,990.09 and 14,867.82 is: 20,517.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,804.30 : 36,990.09 = 14,867.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,804.30/36,990.09 = 14,867.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,804.30x = 36,990.09 × 14,867.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,804.30x = 549,961,999.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,961,999.90/26,804.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,517.68

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