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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,811.15, 36,999.43 and 14,874.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,811.15, 36,999.43 and 14,874.49 is: 20,526.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,811.15 : 36,999.43 = 14,874.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,811.15/36,999.43 = 14,874.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,811.15x = 36,999.43 × 14,874.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,811.15x = 550,347,392.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,347,392.17/26,811.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,526.81

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