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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,773.40, 36,946.26 and 14,836.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,773.40, 36,946.26 and 14,836.97 is: 20,474.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,773.40 : 36,946.26 = 14,836.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,773.40/36,946.26 = 14,836.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,773.40x = 36,946.26 × 14,836.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,773.40x = 548,170,643.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,170,643.60/26,773.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,474.45

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