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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,810.44, 36,998.45 and 14,873.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,810.44, 36,998.45 and 14,873.78 is: 20,525.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,810.44 : 36,998.45 = 14,873.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,810.44/36,998.45 = 14,873.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,810.44x = 36,998.45 × 14,873.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,810.44x = 550,306,805.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,306,805.64/26,810.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,525.84

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