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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,806.97, 36,995.19 and 14,871.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,806.97, 36,995.19 and 14,871.62 is: 20,523.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,806.97 : 36,995.19 = 14,871.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,806.97/36,995.19 = 14,871.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,806.97x = 36,995.19 × 14,871.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,806.97x = 550,178,407.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,178,407.51/26,806.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,523.71

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