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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,806.19, 36,996.95 and 14,873.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,806.19, 36,996.95 and 14,873.36 is: 20,527.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,806.19 : 36,996.95 = 14,873.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,806.19/36,996.95 = 14,873.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,806.19x = 36,996.95 × 14,873.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,806.19x = 550,268,808.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,268,808.45/26,806.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,527.68

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