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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,810.39, 36,998.37 and 14,873.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,810.39, 36,998.37 and 14,873.83 is: 20,525.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,810.39 : 36,998.37 = 14,873.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,810.39/36,998.37 = 14,873.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,810.39x = 36,998.37 × 14,873.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,810.39x = 550,307,373.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,307,373.16/26,810.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,525.90

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