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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,811.41, 36,998.11 and 14,711.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,811.41, 36,998.11 and 14,711.63 is: 20,301.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,811.41 : 36,998.11 = 14,711.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,811.41/36,998.11 = 14,711.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,811.41x = 36,998.11 × 14,711.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,811.41x = 544,302,505.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,302,505.02/26,811.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,301.15

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