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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,807.45, 36,994.31 and 14,872.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,807.45, 36,994.31 and 14,872.64 is: 20,524.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,807.45 : 36,994.31 = 14,872.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,807.45/36,994.31 = 14,872.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,807.45x = 36,994.31 × 14,872.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,807.45x = 550,202,795.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,202,795.34/26,807.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,524.25

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