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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,804.80, 36,992.58 and 14,870.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,804.80, 36,992.58 and 14,870.39 is: 20,522.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,804.80 : 36,992.58 = 14,870.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,804.80/36,992.58 = 14,870.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,804.80x = 36,992.58 × 14,870.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,804.80x = 550,094,091.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,094,091.71/26,804.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,522.22

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