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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,773.66, 36,947.10 and 14,836.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,773.66, 36,947.10 and 14,836.89 is: 20,474.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,773.66 : 36,947.10 = 14,836.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,773.66/36,947.10 = 14,836.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,773.66x = 36,947.10 × 14,836.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,773.66x = 548,180,058.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,180,058.52/26,773.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,474.60

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