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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,804.52, 36,990.54 and 14,868.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,804.52, 36,990.54 and 14,868.23 is: 20,518.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,804.52 : 36,990.54 = 14,868.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,804.52/36,990.54 = 14,868.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,804.52x = 36,990.54 × 14,868.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,804.52x = 549,983,671.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,983,671.59/26,804.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,518.32

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