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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,747.47, 36,912.09 and 14,648.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,747.47, 36,912.09 and 14,648.47 is: 20,215.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,747.47 : 36,912.09 = 14,648.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,747.47/36,912.09 = 14,648.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,747.47x = 36,912.09 × 14,648.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,747.47x = 540,705,643.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,705,643.00/26,747.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,215.21

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