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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,775.70, 36,951.93 and 14,838.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,775.70, 36,951.93 and 14,838.77 is: 20,478.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,775.70 : 36,951.93 = 14,838.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,775.70/36,951.93 = 14,838.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,775.70x = 36,951.93 × 14,838.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,775.70x = 548,321,190.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,321,190.33/26,775.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,478.31

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