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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,805.30, 36,993.28 and 14,870.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,805.30, 36,993.28 and 14,870.90 is: 20,522.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,805.30 : 36,993.28 = 14,870.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,805.30/36,993.28 = 14,870.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,805.30x = 36,993.28 × 14,870.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,805.30x = 550,123,367.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,123,367.55/26,805.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,522.93

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