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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,774.93, 36,948.47 and 14,839.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,774.93, 36,948.47 and 14,839.39 is: 20,477.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,774.93 : 36,948.47 = 14,839.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,774.93/36,948.47 = 14,839.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,774.93x = 36,948.47 × 14,839.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,774.93x = 548,292,497.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,292,497.29/26,774.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,477.83

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