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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,810.22, 36,998.87 and 14,711.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,810.22, 36,998.87 and 14,711.25 is: 20,301.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,810.22 : 36,998.87 = 14,711.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,810.22/36,998.87 = 14,711.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,810.22x = 36,998.87 × 14,711.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,810.22x = 544,299,552.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,299,552.73/26,810.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,301.94

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