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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,771.03, 36,943.47 and 14,834.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,771.03, 36,943.47 and 14,834.12 is: 20,470.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,771.03 : 36,943.47 = 14,834.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,771.03/36,943.47 = 14,834.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,771.03x = 36,943.47 × 14,834.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,771.03x = 548,023,738.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,023,738.11/26,771.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,470.77

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