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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,772.50, 36,946.86 and 14,834.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,772.50, 36,946.86 and 14,834.72 is: 20,472.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,772.50 : 36,946.86 = 14,834.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,772.50/36,946.86 = 14,834.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,772.50x = 36,946.86 × 14,834.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,772.50x = 548,096,322.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,096,322.98/26,772.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,472.36

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