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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,805.13, 36,989.42 and 14,868.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,805.13, 36,989.42 and 14,868.22 is: 20,517.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,805.13 : 36,989.42 = 14,868.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,805.13/36,989.42 = 14,868.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,805.13x = 36,989.42 × 14,868.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,805.13x = 549,966,834.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,966,834.23/26,805.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,517.22

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