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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,809.35, 36,996.60 and 14,872.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,809.35, 36,996.60 and 14,872.38 is: 20,523.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,809.35 : 36,996.60 = 14,872.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,809.35/36,996.60 = 14,872.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,809.35x = 36,996.60 × 14,872.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,809.35x = 550,227,493.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,227,493.91/26,809.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,523.72

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