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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,809.57, 36,995.47 and 14,872.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,809.57, 36,995.47 and 14,872.11 is: 20,522.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,809.57 : 36,995.47 = 14,872.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,809.57/36,995.47 = 14,872.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,809.57x = 36,995.47 × 14,872.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,809.57x = 550,200,699.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,200,699.34/26,809.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,522.55

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