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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,810.89, 36,997.36 and 14,873.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,810.89, 36,997.36 and 14,873.99 is: 20,525.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,810.89 : 36,997.36 = 14,873.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,810.89/36,997.36 = 14,873.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,810.89x = 36,997.36 × 14,873.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,810.89x = 550,298,140.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,298,140.49/26,810.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,525.17

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