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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,811.05, 36,999.92 and 14,874.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,811.05, 36,999.92 and 14,874.58 is: 20,527.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,811.05 : 36,999.92 = 14,874.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,811.05/36,999.92 = 14,874.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,811.05x = 36,999.92 × 14,874.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,811.05x = 550,358,353.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,358,353.47/26,811.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,527.30

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