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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,772.34, 36,947.22 and 14,837.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,772.34, 36,947.22 and 14,837.02 is: 20,475.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,772.34 : 36,947.22 = 14,837.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,772.34/36,947.22 = 14,837.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,772.34x = 36,947.22 × 14,837.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,772.34x = 548,186,642.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,186,642.08/26,772.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,475.86

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