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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,807.38, 36,992.53 and 14,870.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,807.38, 36,992.53 and 14,870.47 is: 20,520.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,807.38 : 36,992.53 = 14,870.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,807.38/36,992.53 = 14,870.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,807.38x = 36,992.53 × 14,870.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,807.38x = 550,096,307.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,096,307.59/26,807.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,520.33

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