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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,807.63, 36,996.62 and 14,873.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,807.63, 36,996.62 and 14,873.27 is: 20,526.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,807.63 : 36,996.62 = 14,873.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,807.63/36,996.62 = 14,873.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,807.63x = 36,996.62 × 14,873.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,807.63x = 550,260,459.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,260,459.00/26,807.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,526.27

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