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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,774.08, 36,946.56 and 14,836.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,774.08, 36,946.56 and 14,836.72 is: 20,473.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,774.08 : 36,946.56 = 14,836.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,774.08/36,946.56 = 14,836.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,774.08x = 36,946.56 × 14,836.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,774.08x = 548,165,765.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,165,765.68/26,774.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,473.75

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