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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,804.54, 36,992.97 and 14,870.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,804.54, 36,992.97 and 14,870.20 is: 20,522.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,804.54 : 36,992.97 = 14,870.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,804.54/36,992.97 = 14,870.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,804.54x = 36,992.97 × 14,870.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,804.54x = 550,092,862.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,092,862.49/26,804.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,522.38

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