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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,772.66, 36,946.26 and 14,835.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,772.66, 36,946.26 and 14,835.96 is: 20,473.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,772.66 : 36,946.26 = 14,835.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,772.66/36,946.26 = 14,835.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,772.66x = 36,946.26 × 14,835.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,772.66x = 548,133,235.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,133,235.51/26,772.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,473.62

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