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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,774.44, 36,948.94 and 14,837.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,774.44, 36,948.94 and 14,837.97 is: 20,476.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,774.44 : 36,948.94 = 14,837.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,774.44/36,948.94 = 14,837.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,774.44x = 36,948.94 × 14,837.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,774.44x = 548,247,364.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,247,364.72/26,774.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,476.52

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