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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,811.27, 36,999.34 and 14,874.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,811.27, 36,999.34 and 14,874.59 is: 20,526.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,811.27 : 36,999.34 = 14,874.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,811.27/36,999.34 = 14,874.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,811.27x = 36,999.34 × 14,874.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,811.27x = 550,350,068.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,350,068.08/26,811.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,526.82

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