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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,774.51, 36,946.75 and 14,837.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,774.51, 36,946.75 and 14,837.58 is: 20,474.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,774.51 : 36,946.75 = 14,837.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,774.51/36,946.75 = 14,837.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,774.51x = 36,946.75 × 14,837.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,774.51x = 548,200,358.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,200,358.87/26,774.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,474.71

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