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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,771.51, 36,942.62 and 14,834.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,771.51, 36,942.62 and 14,834.58 is: 20,470.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,771.51 : 36,942.62 = 14,834.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,771.51/36,942.62 = 14,834.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,771.51x = 36,942.62 × 14,834.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,771.51x = 548,028,039.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,028,039.09/26,771.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,470.57

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