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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,804.98, 36,990.96 and 14,868.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,804.98, 36,990.96 and 14,868.40 is: 20,518.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,804.98 : 36,990.96 = 14,868.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,804.98/36,990.96 = 14,868.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,804.98x = 36,990.96 × 14,868.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,804.98x = 549,996,389.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,996,389.66/26,804.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,518.44

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