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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,809.92, 36,998.37 and 14,710.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,809.92, 36,998.37 and 14,710.95 is: 20,301.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,809.92 : 36,998.37 = 14,710.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,809.92/36,998.37 = 14,710.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,809.92x = 36,998.37 × 14,710.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,809.92x = 544,281,171.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,281,171.15/26,809.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,301.48

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