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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,810.74, 36,997.05 and 14,873.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,810.74, 36,997.05 and 14,873.68 is: 20,524.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,810.74 : 36,997.05 = 14,873.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,810.74/36,997.05 = 14,873.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,810.74x = 36,997.05 × 14,873.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,810.74x = 550,282,282.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,282,282.64/26,810.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,524.70

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