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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,771.44, 36,946.06 and 14,834.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,771.44, 36,946.06 and 14,834.51 is: 20,472.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,771.44 : 36,946.06 = 14,834.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,771.44/36,946.06 = 14,834.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,771.44x = 36,946.06 × 14,834.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,771.44x = 548,076,751.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,076,751.81/26,771.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,472.44

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