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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,774.62, 36,950.30 and 14,838.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,774.62, 36,950.30 and 14,838.02 is: 20,477.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,774.62 : 36,950.30 = 14,838.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,774.62/36,950.30 = 14,838.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,774.62x = 36,950.30 × 14,838.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,774.62x = 548,269,290.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,269,290.41/26,774.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,477.20

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