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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,770.93, 36,945.37 and 14,834.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,770.93, 36,945.37 and 14,834.02 is: 20,471.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,770.93 : 36,945.37 = 14,834.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,770.93/36,945.37 = 14,834.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,770.93x = 36,945.37 × 14,834.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,770.93x = 548,048,357.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,048,357.49/26,770.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,471.77

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