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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,804.82, 36,992.43 and 14,868.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,804.82, 36,992.43 and 14,868.66 is: 20,519.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,804.82 : 36,992.43 = 14,868.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,804.82/36,992.43 = 14,868.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,804.82x = 36,992.43 × 14,868.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,804.82x = 550,027,864.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,027,864.24/26,804.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,519.74

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