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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,773.88, 36,947.70 and 14,836.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,773.88, 36,947.70 and 14,836.91 is: 20,474.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,773.88 : 36,947.70 = 14,836.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,773.88/36,947.70 = 14,836.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,773.88x = 36,947.70 × 14,836.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,773.88x = 548,189,514.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,189,514.87/26,773.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,474.79

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