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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,809.25, 36,991.27 and 14,870.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,809.25, 36,991.27 and 14,870.03 is: 20,517.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,809.25 : 36,991.27 = 14,870.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,809.25/36,991.27 = 14,870.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,809.25x = 36,991.27 × 14,870.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,809.25x = 550,061,294.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,061,294.64/26,809.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,517.59

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