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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,812.22, 36,999.59 and 14,876.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,812.22, 36,999.59 and 14,876.46 is: 20,528.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,812.22 : 36,999.59 = 14,876.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,812.22/36,999.59 = 14,876.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,812.22x = 36,999.59 × 14,876.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,812.22x = 550,422,846.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,422,846.27/26,812.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,528.81

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