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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,811.89, 36,998.60 and 14,710.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,811.89, 36,998.60 and 14,710.49 is: 20,299.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,811.89 : 36,998.60 = 14,710.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,811.89/36,998.60 = 14,710.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,811.89x = 36,998.60 × 14,710.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,811.89x = 544,267,535.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,267,535.31/26,811.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,299.48

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