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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,809.52, 36,997.44 and 14,873.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,809.52, 36,997.44 and 14,873.24 is: 20,525.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,809.52 : 36,997.44 = 14,873.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,809.52/36,997.44 = 14,873.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,809.52x = 36,997.44 × 14,873.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,809.52x = 550,271,804.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,271,804.51/26,809.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,525.24

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