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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,773.60, 36,947.82 and 14,837.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,773.60, 36,947.82 and 14,837.08 is: 20,475.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,773.60 : 36,947.82 = 14,837.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,773.60/36,947.82 = 14,837.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,773.60x = 36,947.82 × 14,837.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,773.60x = 548,197,761.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,197,761.17/26,773.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,475.31

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