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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,774.82, 36,947.88 and 14,838.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,774.82, 36,947.88 and 14,838.03 is: 20,475.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,774.82 : 36,947.88 = 14,838.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,774.82/36,947.88 = 14,838.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,774.82x = 36,947.88 × 14,838.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,774.82x = 548,233,751.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,233,751.88/26,774.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,475.72

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