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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,775.85, 36,950.97 and 14,839.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,775.85, 36,950.97 and 14,839.42 is: 20,478.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,775.85 : 36,950.97 = 14,839.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,775.85/36,950.97 = 14,839.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,775.85x = 36,950.97 × 14,839.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,775.85x = 548,330,963.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,330,963.24/26,775.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,478.56

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