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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,775.47, 36,950.36 and 14,839

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,775.47, 36,950.36 and 14,839 is: 20,477.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,775.47 : 36,950.36 = 14,839 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,775.47/36,950.36 = 14,839/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,775.47x = 36,950.36 × 14,839
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,775.47x = 548,306,392.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,306,392.04/26,775.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,477.94

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