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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,775.70, 36,950.68 and 14,839.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,775.70, 36,950.68 and 14,839.23 is: 20,478.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,775.70 : 36,950.68 = 14,839.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,775.70/36,950.68 = 14,839.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,775.70x = 36,950.68 × 14,839.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,775.70x = 548,319,639.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,319,639.18/26,775.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,478.26

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