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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,804.61, 36,992.48 and 14,870.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,804.61, 36,992.48 and 14,870.27 is: 20,522.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,804.61 : 36,992.48 = 14,870.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,804.61/36,992.48 = 14,870.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,804.61x = 36,992.48 × 14,870.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,804.61x = 550,087,906.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,087,906.26/26,804.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,522.14

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