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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,809.44, 36,997.07 and 14,872.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,809.44, 36,997.07 and 14,872.78 is: 20,524.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,809.44 : 36,997.07 = 14,872.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,809.44/36,997.07 = 14,872.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,809.44x = 36,997.07 × 14,872.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,809.44x = 550,249,273.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,249,273.69/26,809.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,524.46

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