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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,773.64, 36,947.18 and 14,836.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,773.64, 36,947.18 and 14,836.94 is: 20,474.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,773.64 : 36,947.18 = 14,836.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,773.64/36,947.18 = 14,836.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,773.64x = 36,947.18 × 14,836.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,773.64x = 548,183,092.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,183,092.83/26,773.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,474.73

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