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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,772.69, 36,947.79 and 14,835.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,772.69, 36,947.79 and 14,835.77 is: 20,474.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,772.69 : 36,947.79 = 14,835.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,772.69/36,947.79 = 14,835.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,772.69x = 36,947.79 × 14,835.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,772.69x = 548,148,655.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,148,655.53/26,772.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,474.17

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