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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,803.09, 36,992.70 and 14,870.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,803.09, 36,992.70 and 14,870.27 is: 20,523.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,803.09 : 36,992.70 = 14,870.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,803.09/36,992.70 = 14,870.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,803.09x = 36,992.70 × 14,870.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,803.09x = 550,091,570.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,091,570.99/26,803.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,523.44

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