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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,710.95, 36,861.44 and 14,773.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,710.95, 36,861.44 and 14,773.98 is: 20,388.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,710.95 : 36,861.44 = 14,773.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,710.95/36,861.44 = 14,773.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,710.95x = 36,861.44 × 14,773.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,710.95x = 544,590,103.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,590,103.46/26,710.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,388.27

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