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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,805.92, 36,996.62 and 14,873.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,805.92, 36,996.62 and 14,873.11 is: 20,527.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,805.92 : 36,996.62 = 14,873.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,805.92/36,996.62 = 14,873.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,805.92x = 36,996.62 × 14,873.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,805.92x = 550,254,632.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,254,632.03/26,805.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,527.35

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