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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,775.62, 36,951.68 and 14,839.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,775.62, 36,951.68 and 14,839.02 is: 20,478.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,775.62 : 36,951.68 = 14,839.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,775.62/36,951.68 = 14,839.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,775.62x = 36,951.68 × 14,839.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,775.62x = 548,326,718.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,326,718.55/26,775.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,478.58

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