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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,773.49, 36,945.85 and 14,836.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,773.49, 36,945.85 and 14,836.11 is: 20,472.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,773.49 : 36,945.85 = 14,836.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,773.49/36,945.85 = 14,836.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,773.49x = 36,945.85 × 14,836.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,773.49x = 548,132,694.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,132,694.64/26,773.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,472.96

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