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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,774.70, 36,949.83 and 14,839.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,774.70, 36,949.83 and 14,839.35 is: 20,478.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,774.70 : 36,949.83 = 14,839.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,774.70/36,949.83 = 14,839.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,774.70x = 36,949.83 × 14,839.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,774.70x = 548,311,459.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,311,459.81/26,774.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,478.72

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