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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,806.76, 36,997.77 and 14,873.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,806.76, 36,997.77 and 14,873.94 is: 20,528.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,806.76 : 36,997.77 = 14,873.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,806.76/36,997.77 = 14,873.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,806.76x = 36,997.77 × 14,873.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,806.76x = 550,302,749.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,302,749.86/26,806.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,528.50

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