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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,774.43, 36,947.78 and 14,838.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,774.43, 36,947.78 and 14,838.89 is: 20,477.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,774.43 : 36,947.78 = 14,838.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,774.43/36,947.78 = 14,838.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,774.43x = 36,947.78 × 14,838.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,774.43x = 548,263,784.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,263,784.23/26,774.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,477.14

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