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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,805.31, 36,990.74 and 14,868.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,805.31, 36,990.74 and 14,868.41 is: 20,518.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,805.31 : 36,990.74 = 14,868.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,805.31/36,990.74 = 14,868.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,805.31x = 36,990.74 × 14,868.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,805.31x = 549,993,340.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,993,340.74/26,805.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,518.08

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