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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,812.04, 36,999.36 and 14,875.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,812.04, 36,999.36 and 14,875.16 is: 20,527.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,812.04 : 36,999.36 = 14,875.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,812.04/36,999.36 = 14,875.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,812.04x = 36,999.36 × 14,875.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,812.04x = 550,371,399.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,371,399.90/26,812.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,527.02

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