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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,774.61, 36,948.03 and 14,839.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,774.61, 36,948.03 and 14,839.07 is: 20,477.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,774.61 : 36,948.03 = 14,839.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,774.61/36,948.03 = 14,839.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,774.61x = 36,948.03 × 14,839.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,774.61x = 548,274,218.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,274,218.79/26,774.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,477.39

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