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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,775.93, 36,949.85 and 14,840.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,775.93, 36,949.85 and 14,840.39 is: 20,479.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,775.93 : 36,949.85 = 14,840.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,775.93/36,949.85 = 14,840.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,775.93x = 36,949.85 × 14,840.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,775.93x = 548,349,925.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,349,925.49/26,775.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,479.21

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