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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,771.61, 36,943.90 and 14,836.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,771.61, 36,943.90 and 14,836.06 is: 20,473.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,771.61 : 36,943.90 = 14,836.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,771.61/36,943.90 = 14,836.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,771.61x = 36,943.90 × 14,836.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,771.61x = 548,101,926.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,101,926.12/26,771.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,473.25

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