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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,804.97, 36,992.43 and 14,869.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,804.97, 36,992.43 and 14,869.62 is: 20,520.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,804.97 : 36,992.43 = 14,869.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,804.97/36,992.43 = 14,869.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,804.97x = 36,992.43 × 14,869.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,804.97x = 550,063,376.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,063,376.98/26,804.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,520.95

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