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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,807.29, 36,991.07 and 14,867.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,807.29, 36,991.07 and 14,867.63 is: 20,515.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,807.29 : 36,991.07 = 14,867.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,807.29/36,991.07 = 14,867.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,807.29x = 36,991.07 × 14,867.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,807.29x = 549,969,671.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,969,671.71/26,807.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,515.68

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