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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,771.65, 36,942.85 and 14,834.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,771.65, 36,942.85 and 14,834.73 is: 20,470.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,771.65 : 36,942.85 = 14,834.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,771.65/36,942.85 = 14,834.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,771.65x = 36,942.85 × 14,834.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,771.65x = 548,037,205.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,037,205.18/26,771.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,470.80

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