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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,727.77, 36,885.77 and 14,791.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,727.77, 36,885.77 and 14,791.61 is: 20,413.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,727.77 : 36,885.77 = 14,791.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,727.77/36,885.77 = 14,791.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,727.77x = 36,885.77 × 14,791.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,727.77x = 545,599,666.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,599,666.00/26,727.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,413.22

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