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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,804.40, 36,995.92 and 14,871.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,804.40, 36,995.92 and 14,871.84 is: 20,526.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,804.40 : 36,995.92 = 14,871.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,804.40/36,995.92 = 14,871.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,804.40x = 36,995.92 × 14,871.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,804.40x = 550,197,402.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,197,402.89/26,804.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,526.38

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