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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,772.52, 36,946.35 and 14,836.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,772.52, 36,946.35 and 14,836.12 is: 20,474.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,772.52 : 36,946.35 = 14,836.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,772.52/36,946.35 = 14,836.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,772.52x = 36,946.35 × 14,836.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,772.52x = 548,140,482.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,140,482.16/26,772.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,474.00

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