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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,804.46, 36,990.24 and 14,868.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,804.46, 36,990.24 and 14,868.90 is: 20,519.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,804.46 : 36,990.24 = 14,868.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,804.46/36,990.24 = 14,868.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,804.46x = 36,990.24 × 14,868.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,804.46x = 550,004,179.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,004,179.54/26,804.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,519.13

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