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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,807.61, 36,995.73 and 14,870.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,807.61, 36,995.73 and 14,870.22 is: 20,521.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,807.61 : 36,995.73 = 14,870.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,807.61/36,995.73 = 14,870.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,807.61x = 36,995.73 × 14,870.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,807.61x = 550,134,644.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,134,644.16/26,807.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,521.58

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