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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,767.70, 36,939.44 and 14,831.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,767.70, 36,939.44 and 14,831.24 is: 20,467.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,767.70 : 36,939.44 = 14,831.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,767.70/36,939.44 = 14,831.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,767.70x = 36,939.44 × 14,831.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,767.70x = 547,857,552.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,857,552.49/26,767.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,467.11

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