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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,806.24, 36,994.93 and 14,872.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,806.24, 36,994.93 and 14,872.51 is: 20,525.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,806.24 : 36,994.93 = 14,872.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,806.24/36,994.93 = 14,872.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,806.24x = 36,994.93 × 14,872.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,806.24x = 550,207,475.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,207,475.44/26,806.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,525.35

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