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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,807.73, 36,993.29 and 14,870.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,807.73, 36,993.29 and 14,870.81 is: 20,520.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,807.73 : 36,993.29 = 14,870.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,807.73/36,993.29 = 14,870.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,807.73x = 36,993.29 × 14,870.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,807.73x = 550,119,927.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,119,927.54/26,807.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,520.94

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