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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,673.84, 36,810.72 and 14,737.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,673.84, 36,810.72 and 14,737.95 is: 20,338.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,673.84 : 36,810.72 = 14,737.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,673.84/36,810.72 = 14,737.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,673.84x = 36,810.72 × 14,737.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,673.84x = 542,514,550.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,514,550.82/26,673.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,338.82

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