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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,812.41, 36,999.49 and 14,712.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,812.41, 36,999.49 and 14,712.63 is: 20,302.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,812.41 : 36,999.49 = 14,712.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,812.41/36,999.49 = 14,712.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,812.41x = 36,999.49 × 14,712.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,812.41x = 544,359,806.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,359,806.56/26,812.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,302.53

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