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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,772.93, 36,946.59 and 14,673.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,772.93, 36,946.59 and 14,673.71 is: 20,249.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,772.93 : 36,946.59 = 14,673.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,772.93/36,946.59 = 14,673.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,772.93x = 36,946.59 × 14,673.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,772.93x = 542,143,362.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,143,362.42/26,772.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,249.68

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