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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,805.70, 36,992.73 and 14,870.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,805.70, 36,992.73 and 14,870.17 is: 20,521.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,805.70 : 36,992.73 = 14,870.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,805.70/36,992.73 = 14,870.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,805.70x = 36,992.73 × 14,870.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,805.70x = 550,088,183.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,088,183.86/26,805.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,521.31

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