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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,807.52, 36,994.68 and 14,871.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,807.52, 36,994.68 and 14,871.22 is: 20,522.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,807.52 : 36,994.68 = 14,871.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,807.52/36,994.68 = 14,871.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,807.52x = 36,994.68 × 14,871.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,807.52x = 550,156,025.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,156,025.11/26,807.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,522.45

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