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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,810.91, 36,997.42 and 14,711.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,810.91, 36,997.42 and 14,711.13 is: 20,300.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,810.91 : 36,997.42 = 14,711.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,810.91/36,997.42 = 14,711.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,810.91x = 36,997.42 × 14,711.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,810.91x = 544,273,855.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,273,855.28/26,810.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,300.46

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