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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,775.78, 36,950.49 and 14,838.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,775.78, 36,950.49 and 14,838.99 is: 20,477.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,775.78 : 36,950.49 = 14,838.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,775.78/36,950.49 = 14,838.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,775.78x = 36,950.49 × 14,838.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,775.78x = 548,307,951.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,307,951.61/26,775.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,477.76

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