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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,775.20, 36,951.24 and 14,838.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,775.20, 36,951.24 and 14,838.27 is: 20,477.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,775.20 : 36,951.24 = 14,838.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,775.20/36,951.24 = 14,838.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,775.20x = 36,951.24 × 14,838.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,775.20x = 548,292,475.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,292,475.95/26,775.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,477.63

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