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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,809.91, 36,996.05 and 14,710.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,809.91, 36,996.05 and 14,710.13 is: 20,299.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,809.91 : 36,996.05 = 14,710.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,809.91/36,996.05 = 14,710.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,809.91x = 36,996.05 × 14,710.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,809.91x = 544,216,631.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,216,631.44/26,809.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,299.08

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