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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,771.83, 36,944.56 and 14,835.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,771.83, 36,944.56 and 14,835.06 is: 20,472.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,771.83 : 36,944.56 = 14,835.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,771.83/36,944.56 = 14,835.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,771.83x = 36,944.56 × 14,835.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,771.83x = 548,074,764.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,074,764.27/26,771.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,472.07

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