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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,774.89, 36,947.27 and 14,837.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,774.89, 36,947.27 and 14,837.95 is: 20,475.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,774.89 : 36,947.27 = 14,837.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,774.89/36,947.27 = 14,837.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,774.89x = 36,947.27 × 14,837.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,774.89x = 548,221,828.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,221,828.18/26,774.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,475.22

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