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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,810.60, 36,998.64 and 14,874.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,810.60, 36,998.64 and 14,874.08 is: 20,526.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,810.60 : 36,998.64 = 14,874.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,810.60/36,998.64 = 14,874.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,810.60x = 36,998.64 × 14,874.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,810.60x = 550,320,731.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,320,731.25/26,810.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,526.24

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