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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,772.06, 36,945.72 and 14,835.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,772.06, 36,945.72 and 14,835.54 is: 20,473.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,772.06 : 36,945.72 = 14,835.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,772.06/36,945.72 = 14,835.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,772.06x = 36,945.72 × 14,835.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,772.06x = 548,109,706.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,109,706.89/26,772.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,473.20

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