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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,807.14, 36,998.29 and 14,874.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,807.14, 36,998.29 and 14,874.32 is: 20,529.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,807.14 : 36,998.29 = 14,874.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,807.14/36,998.29 = 14,874.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,807.14x = 36,998.29 × 14,874.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,807.14x = 550,324,460.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,324,460.22/26,807.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,529.03

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