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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,775.54, 36,951.49 and 14,838.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,775.54, 36,951.49 and 14,838.88 is: 20,478.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,775.54 : 36,951.49 = 14,838.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,775.54/36,951.49 = 14,838.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,775.54x = 36,951.49 × 14,838.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,775.54x = 548,318,502.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,318,502.89/26,775.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,478.34

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