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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,804.70, 36,991.35 and 14,869.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,804.70, 36,991.35 and 14,869.17 is: 20,519.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,804.70 : 36,991.35 = 14,869.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,804.70/36,991.35 = 14,869.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,804.70x = 36,991.35 × 14,869.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,804.70x = 550,030,671.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,030,671.68/26,804.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,519.93

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