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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,806.30, 36,994.66 and 14,871.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,806.30, 36,994.66 and 14,871.90 is: 20,524.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,806.30 : 36,994.66 = 14,871.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,806.30/36,994.66 = 14,871.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,806.30x = 36,994.66 × 14,871.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,806.30x = 550,180,884.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,180,884.05/26,806.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,524.31

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