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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,810.66, 36,995.74 and 14,871.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,810.66, 36,995.74 and 14,871.02 is: 20,520.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,810.66 : 36,995.74 = 14,871.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,810.66/36,995.74 = 14,871.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,810.66x = 36,995.74 × 14,871.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,810.66x = 550,164,167.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,164,167.30/26,810.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,520.36

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