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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,806.20, 36,996.98 and 14,873.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,806.20, 36,996.98 and 14,873.38 is: 20,527.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,806.20 : 36,996.98 = 14,873.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,806.20/36,996.98 = 14,873.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,806.20x = 36,996.98 × 14,873.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,806.20x = 550,270,059.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,270,059.20/26,806.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,527.72

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