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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,808.12, 36,995.39 and 14,871.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,808.12, 36,995.39 and 14,871.66 is: 20,522.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,808.12 : 36,995.39 = 14,871.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,808.12/36,995.39 = 14,871.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,808.12x = 36,995.39 × 14,871.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,808.12x = 550,182,704.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,182,704.33/26,808.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,522.99

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