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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,810.82, 36,997.68 and 14,874.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,810.82, 36,997.68 and 14,874.03 is: 20,525.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,810.82 : 36,997.68 = 14,874.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,810.82/36,997.68 = 14,874.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,810.82x = 36,997.68 × 14,874.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,810.82x = 550,304,602.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,304,602.25/26,810.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,525.47

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