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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,805.36, 36,991.62 and 14,869.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,805.36, 36,991.62 and 14,869.47 is: 20,519.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,805.36 : 36,991.62 = 14,869.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,805.36/36,991.62 = 14,869.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,805.36x = 36,991.62 × 14,869.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,805.36x = 550,045,783.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,045,783.84/26,805.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,519.99

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