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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,810.55, 36,998.58 and 14,873.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,810.55, 36,998.58 and 14,873.90 is: 20,525.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,810.55 : 36,998.58 = 14,873.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,810.55/36,998.58 = 14,873.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,810.55x = 36,998.58 × 14,873.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,810.55x = 550,313,077.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,313,077.04/26,810.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,525.99

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