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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,773.32, 36,947.40 and 14,836.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,773.32, 36,947.40 and 14,836.86 is: 20,474.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,773.32 : 36,947.40 = 14,836.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,773.32/36,947.40 = 14,836.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,773.32x = 36,947.40 × 14,836.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,773.32x = 548,183,401.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,183,401.16/26,773.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,474.99

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