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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,773.50, 36,946.88 and 14,836.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,773.50, 36,946.88 and 14,836.74 is: 20,474.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,773.50 : 36,946.88 = 14,836.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,773.50/36,946.88 = 14,836.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,773.50x = 36,946.88 × 14,836.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,773.50x = 548,171,178.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,171,178.73/26,773.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,474.39

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