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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,804.72, 36,990.27 and 14,868.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,804.72, 36,990.27 and 14,868.08 is: 20,517.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,804.72 : 36,990.27 = 14,868.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,804.72/36,990.27 = 14,868.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,804.72x = 36,990.27 × 14,868.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,804.72x = 549,974,293.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,974,293.58/26,804.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,517.82

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