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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,808.42, 36,995.22 and 14,871.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,808.42, 36,995.22 and 14,871.54 is: 20,522.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,808.42 : 36,995.22 = 14,871.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,808.42/36,995.22 = 14,871.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,808.42x = 36,995.22 × 14,871.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,808.42x = 550,175,894.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,175,894.04/26,808.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,522.50

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