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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,774.51, 36,947.81 and 14,837.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,774.51, 36,947.81 and 14,837.54 is: 20,475.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,774.51 : 36,947.81 = 14,837.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,774.51/36,947.81 = 14,837.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,774.51x = 36,947.81 × 14,837.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,774.51x = 548,214,461.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,214,461.14/26,774.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,475.24

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