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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,773.93, 36,947.08 and 14,838.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,773.93, 36,947.08 and 14,838.38 is: 20,476.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,773.93 : 36,947.08 = 14,838.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,773.93/36,947.08 = 14,838.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,773.93x = 36,947.08 × 14,838.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,773.93x = 548,234,812.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,234,812.93/26,773.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,476.44

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