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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,773.28, 36,947.10 and 14,837.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,773.28, 36,947.10 and 14,837.36 is: 20,475.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,773.28 : 36,947.10 = 14,837.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,773.28/36,947.10 = 14,837.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,773.28x = 36,947.10 × 14,837.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,773.28x = 548,197,423.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,197,423.66/26,773.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,475.54

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