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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,809.43, 36,998.22 and 14,872.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,809.43, 36,998.22 and 14,872.77 is: 20,525.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,809.43 : 36,998.22 = 14,872.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,809.43/36,998.22 = 14,872.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,809.43x = 36,998.22 × 14,872.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,809.43x = 550,266,016.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,266,016.47/26,809.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,525.09

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